Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta, infused with the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
Author:Ghalina
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
Stir in orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
Mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.