One Pot Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus

Name: One Pot Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 clove garlic; 12 ounces orzo; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 pound asparagus; 1 cup parmesan; 1 lemon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4
Calories
856 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

One Pot Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus

Benson Grant

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This simple One Pot Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus is a combination of perfectly cooked chicken thighs and a creamy Parmesan orzo with fresh asparagus.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 chicken thighs skin-on, boneless
1.5 teaspoons salt divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 small onion diced
1 clove garlic thinly sliced
12 ounces orzo
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 pound asparagus trimmed
1 cup parmesan shredded, divided
1 lemon juiced

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Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry. Combine 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and lightly sprinkle over the chicken thighs.
In a large pan over medium high heat add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then add chicken thighs one at a time. Let cook until skin is browned and they easily release from the pan. Flip and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan along with the diced onions. Cook until onions are translucent.
Add garlic and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
Add chicken broth, orzo, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir together.
Add the asparagus and bring to a boil, cover pan, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Add ½ cup of Parmesan cheese to the orzo and stir until melted.
Squeeze one lemon over the orzo, stir, and then add the chicken thighs back to the pan. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 856kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 1951mg (81%) Potassium 826mg (24%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1160IU (23%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 368mg (37%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 856 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	856kcal	43%
Carbohydrates	75g	25%
Protein	45g	90%
Fat	42g	65%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	20g	100%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	140mg	47%
Sodium	1951mg	81%
Potassium	826mg	18%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1160IU	23%
Vitamin C	24mg	27%
Calcium	368mg	37%
Iron	6mg	33%