5.0 from 21 votes
One Pot Parmesan Chicken and Mushroom Orzo
A whole meal made in one pot, this Parmesan Chicken and Mushroom Orzo is super easy to make and meal preps wonderfully. It's delicious and fast so you can make this on a weeknight and get dinner on the table in less than 40 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 3 chicken breasts diced
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1 onion diced
- 5 mushrooms sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups orzo
- handful Parmesan cheese approximately 1 cup
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Add in the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through. Set aside.
- Add in another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onions for 2 minutes before adding in the garlic and sautéing for 1 minute. Then add in the mushrooms and continue to cook for another 1 minute.
- Add in orzo to the pan and stock. Cover and cook for 7 to 10 minutes or until the orzo is fully cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in a handful of parmesan cheese and the cooked chicken until everything is fully combined.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
903mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
41IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 903mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 41IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.