One-Pan Chicken Orzo

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    511 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

One-Pan Chicken Orzo

One-Pan Chicken Orzo is the perfect easy and filling weeknight meal, full of flavor and texture, you can make it all in the same skillet.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4-6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely chopped, medium
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo dry
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon italian herb blend dried
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 3/4 cup white wine dry
  • 3 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 5 oz spinach fresh baby
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz. feta cheese crumbled - optional
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • parsley for serving, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, and season it with ground black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large, high-sided, cast-iron skillet (or any ovenproof skillet) over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering.
  4. Next, add the chicken skin side down in a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, until the skin is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and add the shallots and butter, cook stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  6. After that, add orzo, garlic, Italian herbs, dried basil, the remaining salt, and capers. Cook, stirring often, until the orzo is lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Add the wine and using a wooden spoon scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  8. Fold in the spinach and add the cream, stir until the spinach is wilted.
  9. Return the chicken to the pan skin side up, and transfer the uncovered skillet into the oven. Bake, until chicken is cooked through and orzo is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  10. Top with crumbled feta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 511kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 1985mg (83%) Potassium 507mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2578IU (52%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 511 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 511kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 1985mg 83%
Potassium 507mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2578IU 52%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 182mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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