One Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo
One Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo is a creamy, comforting dinner made in one pan.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 500 g chicken mince
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
- 400 g orzo pasta
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- 500 ml boiling water
- 1 400g can crushed tomatoes
- 70 g baby spinach
- 125 ml cream
- 100 g grated cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over low heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken mince and cook until lightly browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the garlic, Italian herbs, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add the orzo and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to lightly toast it.
- Dissolve the chicken stock cubes in the boiling water.
- Pour the stock into the pan to deglaze, then stir in the crushed tomatoes.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring often, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the One Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo is almost tender.
- Stir in the baby spinach until wilted.
- Add the cream and mix well.
- Stir in the grated cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use reduced-fat cream for a lighter version.
- Fresh basil or parsley makes an excellent garnish.
- Add chili flakes for gentle heat.
- This creamy chicken orzo recipe pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.