Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Orzo, the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy orzo, and a medley of rich flavors. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests with minimal effort. With its aromatic garlic and luscious cheese, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown (internal temp should be 165°F). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted.
- Add spinach until wilted (about 1 minute). Slice the chicken and return to the skillet, mixing well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg