Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a comforting and vibrant dish that captures the essence of Italian flavors with tender chicken, creamy sauce, orzo pasta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1.5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup Finely Chopped Yellow Onio
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
3 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Orzo Pasta
1 cup Heavy Cream
4 cups Fresh Spinach
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for serving
Fresh Basil or Parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown, then remove
- Reduce heat; sauté onion until translucent
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, then add chicken broth; bring to a simmer
- Add orzo, cover, and simmer until al dente
- Stir in heavy cream; let heat through
- Return chicken and add spinach; stir until spinach wilts
- Mix in Parmesan cheese; season to taste
- Garnish with basil or parsley; serve immediately
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free orzo or Arborio rice.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg