One Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
Dinnertime just got so easy and flavorful! This One Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is perfect to add to the easy dinner menu and packs in so much flavor in a simple dish.
This One Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is the kind of dinner that makes weeknight cooking a little easier! Tender, seasoned chicken cooked with orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and a creamy, flavorful sauce that comes together all in one pan. It’s full of flavor, comforting and has a little bit of everything in one dish.
I love a good one-pan dinner, especially when it means less cleanup and a meal that doesn’t require a ton of prep. The orzo cooks right in the pan with the broth and seasonings, soaking up all that flavor while creating a delicious creamy sauce. It’s an easy, balanced dinner to add to your weekly rotation and one the whole family can enjoy!
What you need for One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo:
- Orzo
- Chicken Breast
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Spinach
- Chicken broth
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Heavy Cream
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
- Yellow Onion
- Avocado oil
- Garlic cloves
- Butter
How to make this one pan orzo:
- Cut chicken breast in half and then cut into cubes so all pieces are the same size. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and set aside.
- In skillet, add oil and chicken to sauté on medium to high heat. Cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees and then remove from the pan. Remove an excess from pan.
- In the same pan, add butter to melt. Add in minced garlic and onion to saute. Mix in seasonings.
- Add orzo and broth and bring to a slight boil for 2-3 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and set timer for 8-10 minutes. Continue to occasionally stir as the broth soaks up the orzo.
- Once orzo has soaked into the broth, remove from the heat and add in chicken, chopped spinach, grated parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Mix to combine.
- Serve with additional parmesan on top. Enjoy!
How to store your leftover orzo:
It’s best to store any leftovers in a sealed container. I like using these for easy fridge storage!
If you want to switch it up, try doing this instead:
Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead!
Make it creamy with cream cheese instead of heavy cream or leave out completely
If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy these on One Balanced Life:
- One Pan Chicken Sausage Orzo
- Ground Beef & Rice Skillet
- One Pan Taco Orzo
- One Pan Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi
FAQs:
I used this dish which I’ve been loving for one pan meals!
Yes! You can easily meal prep this and put it in containers to reheat for lunch or dinner.
Yes. If you want to make it dairy free, you can leave out the heavy cream and cheese.
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One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo
This One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo is made with simple ingredients and makes for a cozy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1.5lbs Chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ cups Orzo
- ½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups loosely chopped Spinach
- 1 cup yellow Onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Butter
- ½ cup Parmesan
- ⅓ cup Heavy cream
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast in half and then cut into cubes so all pieces are the same size. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and set aside.
- In skillet, add oil and chicken to sauté on medium to high heat. Cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees and then remove from the pan. Remove an excess from pan.
- In the same pan, add butter to melt. Add in minced garlic and onion to saute. Mix in seasonings: salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Add orzo and broth and bring to a slight boil for 2-3 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and set timer for 8-10 minutes. Continue to occasionally stir as the broth soaks up the orzo.
- Once orzo has soaked into the broth, remove from the heat and add in chicken, chopped spinach, grated parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Mix to combine.
- Serve with additional parmesan on top.
- Enjoy!
