One skillet Parmesan, chicken and orzo, a perfect dinner that’s quick, easy, and super flavorful. Pan seared chicken breasts, and orzo cooked together with spinach and Parmesan for a complete dinner made in just one skillet.
Truly one of those all-in-one-dinners that just about everyone will love. And Parmesan cheese makes nearly everything better, right?
A chicken dinner that’s comforting and hearty, thanks to the creamy cheese, spinach and smooth orzo, but also with a touch of acidity from the white wine and a splash of lemon juice that finishes it all off.
This one skillet dinner feels both satisfying and special, which makes this a meal that ticks all the boxes as a fast dish on a weeknight but also a wholesome meal for family dinners in the weekends and can be fancy enough to impress friends on a dinner party.
The best part? It’s light enough so everyone at your table will have plenty of room for some dessert. And the flavors are spot on.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
RECIPE NOTES
- I wanted to keep things on the simple side. So, once we’ve seared the chicken, we add the orzo and cook until soft. Then a few handfuls of spinach and Parmesan
- In total, it all takes about 30 minutes
- If you want to keep the dish extra healthy, swap the orzo for quinoa or farro, both should have similar cooking times
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Cooking Video
Calories Per Serving: 673 kcal *kcal per serving – Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.One Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Orzo
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Just made this tonight and wow!! It’s one of the most delicious things I’ve ever made. Thank you for this recipe! It was really simple and I made it without the wine (subbed extra chicken broth) because I didn’t have any but it is excellent. I like that it’s all one pot too.
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for giving it a try!
I also enjoyed this dish because simple dinners really is where it’s at . Absolutely 💯 fabulous.
Love hearing this! Thank you so much for giving it a try!
A “keeper” for sure! I substituted chicken broth for the white wine because I didn’t have any wine in the house. Other than that, I followed the recipe as written. Simple AND delicious!
That’s so nice to hear! Thank you for giving it a try!
Could you please clarify the amount of chicken broth? 1/5 cup isn’t equal to 350 ml. Thanks!
hi! thank you for noticing. The recipe is fixed, I’m sorry for the confusion. Hope you love this one!
Just got done making this & how easy was that! It is just a tad too salty for me so I’ll have to find a way to cut back on that. It’s to be expected with the cheese. Maybe next time unsalted butter & low sodium broth. Great recipe.
Fantastic ! I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for giving it a try!
Can I omit the parm? I have a dairy allergy and can’t have it, do you think it would still taste decent without it?
Hi, you can omit the parmesan. hope you love it!
Delicious but in the ingredients you don’t say how much orzo. I estimated and did not put enough. Probably a typo but just letting you know.
Hi, it’s the first item on the ingredient list. Happy cooking!