Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Spinach: A Delicious One-Pot Meal
Looking for an easy, comforting dinner? Try creamy orzo with chicken and spinach—simple, tasty, and one-pot
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
- 1/2medium onion, chopped
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoonItalian seasoning
- 1 cupuncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cupschicken broth
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- 1 cupheavy cream
- 2 cupscooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1/2 cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cupsfresh baby spinach (packed)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and uncooked orzo to the pot. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the orzo to lightly toast and absorb the flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium or medium-low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep an eye on the liquid to make sure it doesn’t reduce too quickly before the pasta is fully cooked.
- Once the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has absorbed, stir in the cooked shredded chicken.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach. Cover the pot and let it sit for 3-5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the spinach to wilt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Details: This creamy orzo with chicken and spinach is a comforting, one-pot dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. It combines the rich flavors of Parmesan cheese, tender chicken, and fresh spinach in a creamy, savory sauce. The orzo soaks up all the goodness, making every bite