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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

A delicious one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta with Tuscan flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Orzo
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Creamy Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the orzo to the skillet and stir well. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  3. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, consider using fresh basil or parsley as a garnish.

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