Description
A comforting and satisfying one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, nutty orzo, and vibrant veggies in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until aromatic.
- Stir in orzo and mix with the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Add spinach and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- If using, stir in Parmesan cheese for a creamy finish.
- Dish into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor. Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg