Description
Creamy Orzo With Chicken is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table in just 35 minutes. This one-pot meal features tender pieces of chicken simmered with orzo pasta in a rich, creamy sauce made from chicken broth and Parmesan cheese. The addition of garlic infuses the dish with aromatic depth, while optional peas add a pop of color and nutrition. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this creamy concoction is sure to impress your family and friends. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs for a personal touch that makes it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in orzo and toast lightly for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook orzo in the broth for about 10-12 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; add peas if using, and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, then garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg