Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a rich, comforting one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, tender orzo pasta, vibrant spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious cream sauce. This easy, 30-minute dish brings the flavors of Italy to your table and is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
1 cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients:
Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
Cook the chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Sauté the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes:
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
Add the broth and cook the orzo:
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo pasta, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the orzo is al dente.
Make the sauce:
Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Continue to cook until the spinach is wilted and the sauce has thickened.
Serve:
Serve the dish hot, garnished with extra sun-dried tomatoes, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
