One Pot Parmesan Chicken and Orzo
User Reviews
4.4
978 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
33 mins
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Servings
4 -5 servings
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Calories
539 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
One Pot Parmesan Chicken and Orzo
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One Pot Parmesan Chicken and Orzo has all the flavors of chicken parmesan, but without all the work of making it! It's an easy meal the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, I used approximately 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar, optional
- 2 tablespoons Chopped basil leaves
- 12 ounces uncooked orzo
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- To a large pot, dutch oven or deep skillet, add the olive oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and season with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through then remove it onto a plate.
- Add the onion, baby spinach, and garlic powder to the pot and cook 2-3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted an onion is soft. Pour in the marinara sauce, water, balsamic vinegar, and chopped basil. Stir and bring it to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo and lower the heat to medium-low, so it's gently simmering. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the orzo is tender. Stir every couple minutes to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pot. If the sauce gets too thick before the orzo has finished cooking, stir in 1/4 cup of additional water at a time.
- Add the chicken back into the pot and stir in half of the cheese and taste for seasoning. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the dish, cover with a lid and cook another minute or until the cheese has melted. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or Italian seasoning if desired.
Notes
- If the sauce gets too thick before the orzo has finished cooking, stir in 1/4 cup of additional water at a time.
- If the sauce gets too thick before the orzo has finished cooking, stir in 1/4 cup of additional water at a time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
539kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1085mg
(45%)
Potassium
1118mg
(32%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3518IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
319mg
(32%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1085mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1118mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3518IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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