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creamy tuscan chicken orzo

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Anna Chwistek
A rich and comforting one-pot dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes. Seared chicken simmered in a decadent cream sauce with silky orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, tender spinach and plenty of Parmesan. It’s knock-your-socks-off delicious!
4.54 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4
Calories 601 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 chicken fillets
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3.5 ounces spinach
  • 3.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Get your prep done before you start cooking. Season bot sides of the chicken fillets with garlic powder and Cajun seasoning.
  • Mince the garlic, finely chop the onion and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Heat oil and butter over medium. Add chicken fillets and cook, about 5-8 minutes per side or until cooked through and browned on both sides. The cooking time can vary with the size of your chicken. Remove from skillet and place on a clean plate. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Add garlic and onion, cook until soft and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Add orzo and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium low for 8 minutes, while stirring from time to time to prevent orzo from sticking to the bottom of your skillet.
  • When ready, add cream and spinach. Stir until the spinach is slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Add a splash of water if the orzo looks too dry.
  • Nestle chicken in orzo, simmer for 3 minutes or until the chicken is warmed through. Top with freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 601kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 35gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1609mgPotassium: 1506mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3963IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 5mg
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