Description
A comforting dish that combines creamy textures and savory chicken, perfect for quick dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add orzo pasta and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh herbs. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality chicken broth and do not skip the garlic for flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, chicken recipe, easy dinner, pasta dish, family meal