Description
A delicious and easy recipe for dinner that combines chicken and orzo in a flavorful balsamic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, orzo, cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One-Pan Balsamic Chicken Orzo, easy dinner recipe, chicken orzo