Description
A comforting creamy orzo dish that combines tender chicken, silky orzo, and a rich, flavorful sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or basil), to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in broth: Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cook the orzo: Stir in the orzo pasta, reduce heat, and let it simmer until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate cream and cheese: Mix in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Finish with herbs: Add fresh herbs and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt. Add vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, chicken recipe, quick dinner