One Pot Chicken Orzo

One Pot Chicken Orzo

from thecleaneatingcouple.com
45 min
4 servings

An Easy One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe that is quick to make! this Creamy orzo with chicken is rich and delicious while still being healthy!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or tenders cubed into 1” pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
  • ½ cup yellow onion (chopped (about 1/2 a medium onion))
  • 2 cups fresh asparagus spears (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 garlic cloves)
  • 8 ounces dry orzo
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth (low or no salt)
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (can sub 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • ⅓ cup half and half (can sub milk)
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine chicken chunks, garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, toss to coat.

  2. 2

    In a large high sided pan over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the chicken. Cook for 10-12 minutes, until brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside in a bowl.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, (no need to clean it!) add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the asparagus and sauté for 2 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside to the plate with the cooked chicken.

  4. 4

    Add the onion to the pan and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the orzo and garlic and cook until the orzo starts to toast slightly, another 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add in the broth and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan. (Tip: You can microwave your broth before adding to the pan to speed up cook time) Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 7 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring halfway.

  6. 6

    Stir in the cooked chicken, asparagus, half and half, parmesan, spinach and thyme. Heat for one to two minutes more until heated through and spinach is wilted.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley and extra grated parmesan.

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