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One Pan Creamy Artichoke Orzo with Chicken
4.7 from 18 votes

One Pan Creamy Artichoke Orzo with Chicken

This creamy, cheesy artichoke orzo is truly delicious and the crispy-skin chicken thighs make it the perfect weeknight dinner recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 579 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic crushed, cloves
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1½ cups orzo
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 400 g (14oz) Artichoke drained and halved
  • 1 cup cheese grated
  • ½ cup cream

Instructions

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  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the chicken generously on both sides with salt and pepper. 
  3. In a large skillet or pan (I like using a saute pan for this recipe), place the chicken thighs, skin-side down.
  4. Place the pan over medium-high heat and allow the chicken to brown for 8-10 minutes, checking regularly, then flip over. Cook the chicken for another 5 minutes on the other side then remove from the pan and set aside. 
  5. In the same pan, add the onion, garlic and herbs and cook for a minute then pour in the white wine.
  6. Allow the wine to reduce while scraping the bottom of the pan to release all the golden bits.
  7. Add the orzo and chicken stock then stir in the cream and artichokes. Place the chicken back on top of the orzo. 
  8. Place the pan in a hot oven, preheated to 200°C/390°F and allow to bake for 10-15 minutes until the orzo and chicken thighs are cooked through. 
  9. Remove the chicken from the orzo then stir in the cheese.
  10. Adjust seasoning if necessary then serve the orzo with the chicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 579kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 64g (128%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 897mg (37%) Potassium 1063mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 247IU (5%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 579

% Daily Value*

Calories 579kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 64g 128%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 897mg 37%
Potassium 1063mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 247IU 5%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 184mg 18%
Iron 4mg 22%

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