Description
A delicious one-pan creamy sun-dried tomato chicken orzo recipe. This dish is quick, easy, and packed with flavor, perfect for a weeknight meal. It features tender chicken, orzo pasta, wilted spinach, and a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add orzo pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and sauce is creamy.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts.
- Serve the creamy sun-dried tomato orzo topped with sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of liquid if the sauce thickens too much.
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for extra flavor.
- Consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free orzo or cauliflower rice.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
- Reduce garlic or omit sun-dried tomatoes for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 550-600 kcal
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate (depending on broth)
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50-60g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g
- Protein: Approximately 35-40g
- Cholesterol: Moderate