Tomato Spinach Orzo Pasta with Crispy Chicken Thighs

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    488 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Tomato Spinach Orzo Pasta with Crispy Chicken Thighs

This easy, one-pot orzo pasta recipe with spinach and sundried tomatoes is perfect served with crispy chicken thighs for a delicious dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 chicken thighs
  • salt to taste

For the orzo pasta

  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 10 sundried tomatoes chopped
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup basil chopped
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels then season generously with salt.
  3. Place the thighs, skin-side down, in a large pan. Place the pan over medium heat then allow to cook for 10 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Turn the thighs over and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. 
  5. In the same pan, cook the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add the sundried tomatoes and spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted.
  6. Add the orzo and basil then stir to combine then pour in the chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Place the chicken thighs on top of the orzo then place in the oven and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until the orzo and chicken are cooked through.
  8. Remove from the oven and serve with lemon wedges. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 488kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 62g (124%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 179mg (60%) Sodium 816mg (34%) Potassium 1028mg (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 3150IU (63%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 488kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 62g 124%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 816mg 34%
Potassium 1028mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 3150IU 63%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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