Description
A simple and delicious recipe to savor, featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta in a creamy Italian sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Chicken and Orzo Skillet