Creamy Chicken Orzo Skillet – A Simple Recipe for Food Lovers!
This creamy chicken orzo skillet is a delightful combination of tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a rich sauce that warms the soul. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick weekday meal, it’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breast fillets
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp basil
- ¼ tsp rosemary
- ¼ tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 150 g cherry tomatoes
- 30 g sun-dried tomatoes
- 50 g baby spinach
- Juice of one organic lemon
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 100 ml cream
- 250 g orzo pasta
- 30 g grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast fillets into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, rosemary, and paprika. This ensures an intense flavor. (Duration: 5 minutes)
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken pieces until golden brown all over (about 6-8 minutes). Remove them from the skillet and set aside. Be careful not to leave the chicken in the pan too long to avoid drying it out.
- Finely dice the shallot and chop the garlic. Add the remaining oil to the same skillet and sauté the shallot and garlic over low heat until translucent (about 2-3 minutes), stirring regularly to prevent burning.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and let them roast for about 3 minutes until they are slightly burst and release their juices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and cream, bringing the mixture to a boil. Stir well and let it simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the orzo pasta and the seared chicken back into the skillet. Stir everything well and let it simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has thickened into a creamy consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and wash the spinach. Add both to the skillet and stir until the spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve the dish immediately and enjoy! (Duration: 2 minutes)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Be sure to season the chicken pieces evenly and avoid overcooking them to keep them moist. You can substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian version.