Description
A cozy and satisfying one-pot meal featuring sun-dried tomatoes, tender chicken, and orzo for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a drizzling of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season your chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if necessary and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Toss in the sun-dried tomatoes and the orzo. Stir for a minute to coat everything in those flavorful oils.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it bubble away for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Add the chicken back to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing it to get extra creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For additional nutrients, toss in fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, orzo, quick dinner, one-pot meal