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Kids, Meat, One Pot, Pasta | Rice | Barley, Quick meals  /  20.08.2020

One Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Orzo

by Anna Chwistek
Anna Chwistek

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? 

parmesan chicken with orzo

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.

parmesan chicken with orzo

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

More delicious chicken recipes

  • Roasted chicken with grapes and orzo
  • Gnocchi with chicken ragout
  • One skillet parmesan jalapeño roasted chicken

Cooking Video

One Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Orzo

 

Yield: serves 2

One Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Orzo

parmesan chicken with orzo

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup/150 g orzo pasta
  • 2 chicken breast fillets, skinless & boneless
  • 100 g/3.5 oz spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (more if you love garlic)
  • 1/4 cup/50 ml dry white wine
  • 50 g/1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 cups/350 ml unsalted chicken broth, more if needed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • sea salt + black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden, about 8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. To the same skillet, add shallot and garlic. Cook until fragrant and softened over low heat, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat, add white wine and lemon juice, bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat and stir. Turn down the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is soft.
  4. Stir in the parmesan cheese and spinach. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add more broth if needed, the orzo should be sticky and creamy, not dry. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Calories Per Serving: 673 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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  • meat dishes
  • parmesan
  • pasta
  • poultry
  • quick meals
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14 comments

  • Jessica
    12.04.2021

    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.

    Reply
    • Anna
      12.04.2021

      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for giving it a try!

      Reply
  • Cyndi Mayers
    4.08.2021

    I also enjoyed this dish because simple dinners really is where it’s at . Absolutely 💯 fabulous.

    Reply
    • Anna
      4.08.2021

      Love hearing this! Thank you so much for giving it a try!

      Reply
  • mj
    17.08.2021

    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!

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      17.08.2021

      That’s so nice to hear! Thank you for giving it a try!

      Reply
  • Vanessa
    4.10.2021

    Could you please clarify the amount of chicken broth? 1/5 cup isn’t equal to 350 ml. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      4.10.2021

      hi! thank you for noticing. The recipe is fixed, I’m sorry for the confusion. Hope you love this one!

      Reply
  • Elaine
    17.12.2021

    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.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      17.12.2021

      Fantastic ! I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for giving it a try!

      Reply
  • Tess
    30.12.2021

    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?

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      30.12.2021

      Hi, you can omit the parmesan. hope you love it!

      Reply
  • Mo Kirk
    27.02.2022

    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.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      27.02.2022

      Hi, it’s the first item on the ingredient list. Happy cooking!

      Reply

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