Description
A delicious and creamy one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One-Pot, Creamy, Garlic, Parmesan, Chicken, Orzo