One Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Orzo

One Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Orzo

from servingdumplings.com
30 min

30 minutes. One Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Orzo. One skillet dinner Parmesan, chicken and orzo, quick, easy, and super flavorful.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup/150 g dry orzo pasta
  • 2 chicken breast fillets, skinless & boneless
  • 100 g/3.5 oz spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (more if you love garlic)
  • 1/4 cup/50 ml dry white wine
  • 50 g/½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 ½ cups/350 ml low sodium chicken broth, more if needed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • sea salt + black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken with salt, pepper smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden, about 8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

  3. 3

    To the same skillet, add shallot and garlic. Cook until fragrant and softened over low heat, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat, add white wine and lemon juice, bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat and stir. Turn down the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the parmesan cheese and spinach. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add more broth if needed, the orzo should be sticky and creamy, not dry. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Serve. Enjoy!