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One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Recipe

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Orzo pasta dry
  • 2 cup Chicken broth low-sodium
  • 0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream room temperature
  • 2 cup Fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, saute minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the dry orzo pasta, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese, cooking for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  • Slice the cooked poultry into strips and return it to the skillet. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately.