Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus, a delightful dish that effortlessly combines tenderness and flavor. This one-pot wonder can be on your dinner table in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Featuring rich Parmesan cheese, sautéed garlic, and crisp asparagus, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. You can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins, ensuring that every bite is packed with comfort and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 cup chopped asparagus
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups uncooked orzo
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté asparagus for about 3 minutes until slightly softened. Set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the skillet for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add orzo to toast for one minute. Then stir in half-and-half and chicken broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season to taste.
- Return asparagus to the skillet and add sliced chicken on top or mixed in.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg