Description
Creamy parmesan chicken and orzo is a comforting dish with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and reduce heat; simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until combined.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or peas for added nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy parmesan chicken and orzo