Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Skillet

Name: Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1½ pounds chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ½ onion; 4 cloves garlic; ⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1½ cups orzo; 3 cups low sodium chicken broth; 3 cups fresh spinach; ½ cup heavy cream; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; fresh chopped parsley; Squeeze of lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
899 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Skillet

Nevaeh Jackson

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Tuscan Chicken and Orzo is a one-pan dinner that's rich with flavors like garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, and it's sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Make this easy Italian inspired chicken dinner tonight!

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Ingredients

Servings

1½ pounds chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 tablespoons olive oil divided
½ onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1½ cups orzo
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups fresh spinach
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh chopped parsley
Squeeze of lemon juice

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Instructions

Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once heated, add in the chicken thighs, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Remove the chicken from the pan. Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Add in the onions, sprinkle with salt, and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
Add in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another minute.
Stir in the orzo.
Add in the chicken broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Place the chicken thighs back in the pan.
Cover the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the orzo is cooked.
Remove the chicken thighs from the pan once again.
Stir in the spinach, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
Return chicken thighs to the pan.
Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, more parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

Storage: Store Tuscan chicken and orzo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Store Tuscan chicken and orzo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 899kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 213mg (71%) Sodium 887mg (37%) Potassium 1298mg (37%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2904IU (58%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 174mg (17%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 899 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	899kcal	45%
Carbohydrates	57g	19%
Protein	42g	84%
Fat	57g	88%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	213mg	71%
Sodium	887mg	37%
Potassium	1298mg	28%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	2904IU	58%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	174mg	17%
Iron	5mg	28%