Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, rich cream, and nutritious spinach, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the orzo pasta to the skillet, stirring for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil before reducing to a simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy chicken orzo, orzo recipe, easy chicken dinner