Description
This Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Orzo is a rich and satisfying dish, combining tender chicken and pasta in a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo and reduce heat, simmering for about 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until creamy. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Ensure the orzo is fully cooked before adding the cream and cheese for the best texture.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg