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One-Pan Creamy Chicken Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
This recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, creamy orzo, and fresh spinach. Expertly seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, it's a perfect dish for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that minimizes cleanup.
#One-pan
#Chicken
#Orzo
#Creamy
#Italian-inspired
#Weeknight dinner
#Sun-dried tomatoes
#Spinach
#Comfort food
#Skillet meal
Creamy Chicken Orzo finished dish
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
26m
Cook Time
41m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
50g
Protein
45g
Carbs
28g
Fat
Orzo simmering in creamy sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Chicken browning in the pan
Instructions
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- Season chicken tenderloins with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.2m
Preview2mPreviewSeason chicken tenderloins with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated. - Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken tenderloins and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.7mPreview7mPreviewHeat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken tenderloins and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and drained sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the garlic is lightly golden.3m
Preview3mPreviewIn the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and drained sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the garlic is lightly golden. - Stir in the uncooked orzo, making sure it's coated with the pan drippings and aromatics. Pour in the 2 cups of chicken stock and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in the uncooked orzo, making sure it's coated with the pan drippings and aromatics. Pour in the 2 cups of chicken stock and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. - Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.10mPreview10mPreviewReduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp dried basil, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. Add the fresh spinach and cook until it is completely wilted, about 1-2 minutes.3m
Preview3mPreviewStir in the ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp dried basil, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. Add the fresh spinach and cook until it is completely wilted, about 1-2 minutes. - Return the cooked chicken tenderloins to the pan, nestling them into the orzo mixture. Toss gently to combine and heat through for about 1 minute. Garnish generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.1mPreview1mPreviewReturn the cooked chicken tenderloins to the pan, nestling them into the orzo mixture. Toss gently to combine and heat through for about 1 minute. Garnish generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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