Creamy One-Pot Chicken Orzo

Enjoy a comforting Creamy One-Pot Chicken Orzo that transforms simple ingredients into a nourishing meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner Plates

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken breast diced

For the Orzo

1 cup Orzo pasta

For the Sauce

4 cups Chicken broth
1 cup Heavy cream

For the Vegetables

2 cups Spinach chopped
1 medium Onion diced
3 cloves Garlic minced

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive oil
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

large pot

Method

Cooking Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in orzo and chicken broth, bringing it to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach, cooking until heated through.
Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with freshly grated parmesan for an extra touch of richness.

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