Description
A comforting one-pan Chicken Orzo Skillet with tender chicken, perfectly cooked orzo, and vibrant seasonal veggies—a quick and nourishing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken (Breast or Thigh)
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cups Seasonal Vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (or Thyme)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- 3 cups Broth (Chicken or Vegetable)
- 1 cup Orzo
- Optional: splash of Cream
Instructions
- Prep your chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set aside; sauté the chopped onion in the same skillet for about 3 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and toast slightly for about a minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer, cooking for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate the seasonal vegetables and let everything cook until the orzo is al dente.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, optionally stirring in cream, and heat everything through for 3-5 minutes.
- Finish with fresh herbs and adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or a light salad for a complete meal. Experiment with different seasonal veggies or add pesto for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken orzo, one pan meal, quick dinner, Mediterranean recipe, comfort food