Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Meal
A delicious and creamy dish that combines chicken with orzo, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add chicken, cooking until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and simmer until cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, season with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, and stir everything together.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
Notes
- This dish can be made with other types of pasta if desired.
- Feel free to add vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo