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One Pot Chicken and Orzo
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 534 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4-5 chicken breast
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ Jar sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 box orzo
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 package Borsin Cheese
- 1-2 cup fresh spinach
- ¼ cup Fresh grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cut up chicken breast into roughly 1 inch pieces. Make sure they are all about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- In your Dutch oven, add 1-2 tablespoon Olive Oil, and turn the burner on to medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, add your chicken, garlic powder, oregano, and salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes, and add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Continue to cook until the chicken is mostly cooked.
- Add Orzo and mix to allow the orzo to toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Add quart of Chicken broth and stir.
- Let this simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the orzo is fully cooked and absorbs most of the liquid.
- Once the orzo is fully cooked add the Borsin and fresh spinach. Mix until the cheese is fully incorporated, and the spinach is wilted.
- Taste for seasonings and add more if needed. Serve with fresh grated parmesan on top!
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Notes
- Toast the orzo - Briefly toast the dry orzo pasta in the pot before adding liquid. This prevents it from becoming mushy and adds a nutty flavor dimension.
- Use chicken thighs if possible - They're more forgiving than breasts and add more flavor and moisture to the dish.
- Don't rush the liquid absorption - Maintain a gentle simmer and allow the orzo to gradually absorb the broth for a creamy consistency without becoming gluey.
- Rest before serving - Let the dish sit covered for 5 minutes off the heat before serving to allow flavors to meld and excess liquid to be absorbed.
- Season in layers - Add salt and pepper at multiple stages rather than all at once at the end.
Nutrition Information
Calories
534kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
789mg
(33%)
Potassium
1443mg
(41%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
687IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 789mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1443mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 687IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.