Description
Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Orzo is a delicious one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with creamy orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy parmesan chicken and orzo