Description
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal featuring juicy seasoned chicken in a creamy garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce with tender orzo and wilted spinach. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast tenderloins
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Orzo:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup orzo, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden. Remove from skillet.
- Cook the Orzo: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and orzo. Add chicken stock, salt, and cook until orzo is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in spinach, heavy cream, basil, and red pepper flakes. Return chicken to the pan to heat through. Top with parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
