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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo is an easy one-pan meal with chicken, spinach, Parmesan, and tender orzo.The orzo cooks directly in chicken stock before cream and seasonings are added.The result is a rich and comforting chicken dinner ready in about 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast tenderloins
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 4 oz fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • 1 lb chicken breast tenderloins
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 4 oz fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Notes

Chicken tenderloins cook quickly, but boneless skinless chicken breast can also be used. Cut larger breasts into smaller pieces or strips for more even cooking.
For a milder dish, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes. For extra heat, increase them slightly.
Serve this one-pan chicken dinner on its own or pair it with a simple green salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread.