One-Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe
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4.6
114 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
425 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Italian-American Fussion
One-Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe
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In this One-Pot Chicken and Orzo recipe, crispy chicken thighs cooks right on top of the orzo in a garlicky tomato sauce with basil. It’s simple to make, and you can serve it straight from the oven with your favorite side salad.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on )
- 1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2-4 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano (or Parmesan cheese, optional)
- ¼ cup basil (chiffonade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season chicken thighs with ¾ tsp of salt & bring to room temperature; thoroughly dry chicken skin with a paper towel before step 2.
- Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat, add chicken thighs skin side down. Render until golden and crisp, about 12-15 minutes. Remove chicken from pan.
- In the same pan, add onion and remaining salt and saute until aromatic, 4-5 minutes.
- Add orzo and toast 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most pieces are lightly golden and there is a nutty aroma.
- Add garlic and mix to combine. Add tomato paste and cook to caramelize, 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth & bring to a boil. Nestle chicken thighs, flesh side down, into the orzo (make sure that the skin is NOT in the liquid) and transfer to the oven Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until orzo is cooked through.*
- Serve in cooking vessel and top with grated cheese and basil.
Notes
- *Have a bit of extra broth on hand in case the orzo soaks up the broth too fast,add more broth in ⅓ cup increments.
- For even crispier skin salt chicken the night before and leave in the refrigerator, uncovered, over night
- Any type of onion can be used and not affect the composition, we suggestyellow but red, vidalia, shallot or even leek works just as well
- A 7 oz jar of tomato paste yields about ¾ cup.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1thigh, 3/4 cup orzo
Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
41.5g
(14%)
Protein
23.5g
(47%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4.5g
(23%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
724mg
(30%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1thigh, 3/4 cup orzo | |
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.5g | 14% |
| Protein | 23.5g | 47% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 724mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
114 reviews
Excellent
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