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Creamy Chicken Orzo

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 533 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the chicken:
  • 1 pound (450g) chicken breast
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Frying oil for cooking the chicken
creamy orzo:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 celery rib
  • 1 large carrot
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 pound (450g) orzo pasta
  • 4 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup (70g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, basil, paprika, onion, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour on all sides.
  2. Prepare the ingredients for the orzo: Dice the onion, cut the celery into thin slices, cut the carrot into small cubes, finely chop garlic, grate the parmesan, juice the lemon, chop parsley.
  3. Heat frying oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for a couple of minutes until browned on both sides and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  4. Add the olive oil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for a couple of minutes or until softened. Add garlic and thyme, cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add orzo, cook until all the grains are coated in oil.
  6. Add chicken broth and cream. Bring to a boil then simmer (low heat!) for 9 minutes (uncovered) or until orzo is soft but still has a bite to it. Stir it from time to time to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  7. Add parmesan and cook until it´s melted. Add the chicken back to the pot. The orzo may still look too soupy but it will thicken considerably while cooling down.
  8. Take the pot off the heat and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  9. Ladle the orzo into bowls - now it should have the right consistency.
  10. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Calories = 1 serving (1/6 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!

Nutrition Information

Calories 533kcal (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 533

% Daily Value*

Calories 533kcal 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.