Easy Balsamic Chicken Orzo
Easy Balsamic Chicken Orzo is a one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken, tender orzo, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 red onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the orzo and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over everything and simmer for another 2–3 minutes so the flavors blend together.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve your Easy Balsamic Chicken Orzo warm.
Notes
- For extra vegetables, add mushrooms, spinach, or asparagus.
- Fresh basil provides the brightest flavor, but dried basil can be used in a pinch.
- Serve with a crisp green salad or warm garlic bread.
- A sprinkle of grated Parmesan complements the balsamic flavors beautifully.