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Creamy Chicken Orzo

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a creamy herb sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 20 g butter
  • 450 g chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 300 g orzo
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 0.5 lemon juice of half a lemon
  • 75 g baby spinach
  • 100 ml half and half (single cream)
  • 30 g Parmesan, grated

Seasoning

  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil and melt butter in a large pan.
  • Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  • Sauté shallot, garlic, thyme, and oregano for 2 minutes.
  • Add orzo, toast for 1 minute, then pour in chicken stock. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and lemon juice, cook 2 minutes. Add half and half, Parmesan, and cooked chicken. Season and serve.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, orzo