Description
Creamy Orzo With Chicken is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the creaminess of heavy cream and Parmesan with tender chicken and perfectly cooked orzo pasta. This ultimate recipe is not only quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights, but it also allows for customization with your favorite vegetables or proteins. In just 35 minutes, you can create a flavorful meal that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds. Serve this delicious dish garnished with fresh parsley for an impressive presentation that enhances its rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in orzo and toast slightly for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Cook orzo for 10-12 minutes until tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Lower heat; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Return chicken to skillet, add peas if using, and warm through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg