Ultra creamy, easy to make and super fast to throw together. It’s a comforting budget-friendly meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. A delicious twist on the classic.
1poundboneless/skinless chicken thighscut into bite-sized pieces
11ouncesorzo pasta
9ouncesmushroomsa mix of cremini mushrooms and shiitakes
1small onionfinely chopped
4garlic clovesminced
1tbspolive oil
2tbspunsalted butter
1tspsalt
1tspblack pepper
1tspsweet paprika
1tspwhite miso paste
1tbspwholegrain mustard
1tspbalsamic vinegar
½cupdry white winelike Pinot Grigio
5cupschicken broth
¾cupfull-fat sour cream
2tbspparsleymore for serving
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Instructions
Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic and finely chop the onion. Thinly slice the cremini mushrooms and tear shiitakes into pieces. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large non-stick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer. Season with salt, black pepper and paprika. Cook, turning a few times, until golden-brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
Add mushrooms, cook until they start to release some moisture. Then stir in the remaining butter and add garlic and onion. Cook until fragrant and soft, about 2 minutes.
Pour in white wine, stir while you scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in orzo. Then add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently to keep the orzo from sticking, until al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
When orzo is ready, stir in balsamic vinegar, wholegrain mustard and white miso paste. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, add sour cream and parsley, stir to combine.
Finish off with black pepper and chopped parsley. Serve!