One Pan Marry Me Chicken Orzo
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs
boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut up into cubes
2 tbsp
olive oil
4-5 cloves
garlic, mashed
3/4 cup
sun-dried tomatoes, in oil, drained
2 tsp
italian seasoning
2 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
ground black pepper
1 cup
orzo
2 1/2 cups
chicken broth (or water)
3/4 cup
full fat coconut milk or heavy cream
2 large handfuls
fresh spinach
3/4 cup
parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
1
Add olive oil to a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Once the pan is hot, add the chicken.
3
Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to cook.
4
Add in the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, italian seasoning, paprika, salt & black pepper.
5
Cook for 3-4 minutes more, then add the orzo and broth and stir well.
6
Reduce heat to medium.
7
Cover the skillet and cook for 12 minutes, removing the cover every few minutes to stir and ensure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
8
Once the orzo is cooked through, add the coconut milk/cream and spinach and stir another minute until the spinach is wilted.
9
Add in the parmesan cheese and stir once more.
10
Remove from heat, plate and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
470 calories
Servings:
6 servings
Carbohydrates:
12 g
Fat:
24 g
Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
38 g
Sugar:
2 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
5 minutes
Cook:
17 minutes
Total:
22 minutes