Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg