20-Minute Creamy Chicken Orzo
Creamy chicken orzo is a one-pan weeknight dinner with tender chicken, orzo, spinach and Parmesan in a silky garlic broth.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 450 g, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry orzo 200 g
- 2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 600 ml
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half 120 ml
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 45 g
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned and nearly cooked through.
- Add garlic and orzo and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in milk, spinach and Parmesan and cook gently until creamy.
- Check that the chicken has reached at least 165°F / 74°C.
- Finish with lemon juice and serve.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.