Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Orzo is a luscious, one-skillet meal that combines juicy chicken breasts with creamy sauce and tender orzo pasta. This dish is infused with rich flavors from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that delights the palate while ensuring minimal cleanup. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- 2. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter. Add orzo and toast for a few minutes.
- 3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until orzo is tender.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until melted. Add spinach until wilted.
- 5. Return chicken to the skillet to heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 599
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 712mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 99mg