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One Pot Parmesan Chicken and Orzo

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!

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 539 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.