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One Pot Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 856 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.