5.0 from 3 votes
Creamy Chicken Orzo Recipe
This creamy chicken orzo is quick to make and loaded with plenty of Parmesan cheese-- perfect for cozy winter nights.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 663 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups dry orzo pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream room temperature
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
For Serving (Optional)
- chopped fresh parsley
- chopped fresh thyme
- lemon juice
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Once heated, add in the chicken pieces, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, then add in the onion. Sprinkle with salt, and cook for a couple minutes until softened. Add in the garlic, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the orzo, then add in the chicken broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the orzo is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and thyme, more Parmesan cheese, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Notes
- Storage: Store creamy orzo chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
663kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
954mg
(40%)
Potassium
990mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
667IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 663
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 663kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 954mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 990mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 667IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.