Creamy Chicken Orzo (Edit recipe)

This Creamy Chicken Orzo is the perfect quick dinner for when you feel like you just don't have any time to cook.

15 minutes

30 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	555
Fat:	34 g
Carbohydrates:	68 g
Protein:	37 g
Cholesterol:	125 g
Sodium:	680 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	1 g
Calculated per serving.

by Bells Healthy Eats

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp dried Oregano
1 tsp dried Thyme
0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
0.5 tsp Onion Powder
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black Pepper
4 whole Chicken Breast
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 whole Yellow Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1.5 cups Orzo Pasta
1.5 cups Vegetable Broth
0.5 cup Heavy Cream (Whipping Cream)
2 Tbsp Salted Butter

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Add the paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix until combined.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with the seasoning blend.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook until well browned, about 5-8 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side. Remove the chicken from the pan.
Turn the heat down to low, and add the onion and garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the orzo and vegetable broth to the skillet and stir well to help dissolve the crispy browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken to the pan and nestle it down into the orzo.
Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium high, and let the broth come to a full boil. Then turn the heat down to low. Let the skillet simmer for about 15 minutes or until most of the broth is absorbed.
After about 15 minutes, the orzo should be tender and most of the broth absorbed, but there will still be a little sauce in the skillet. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Add the cream and the butter to the melts and the cream is hot.
Finally, return the chicken to the skillet. If desired, garnish with parsley.