Skillet Chicken & Orzo
A quick and easy skillet dinner that is perfect for a busy weeknight!
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil divided
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (or thighs)
- 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Seasoning (or equal parts salt, pepper & garlic powder)
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 Cups Orzo
- 2 Cups Half & Half
- 3 Cups Chicken Stock (or broth)
- 1-2 Cups Fresh Spinach or Arugula
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2-3 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over mediim heat
- Season chicken with seasoning on both sides
- Add chicken into heated skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned, but not cooked through - remove to a plate
- In the same skillet add in remaining olive oil & onion
- Cook for 5 minutes, or until onions begin to soften
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring often
- Add in orzo and toss until is all coated evenly, cooking for 2-3 minutes letting the orzo toast a bit
- Pour in half & half & chicken stock and bring to a boil
- Let cook for 5 minutes or until it has reducded by 1/3
- Stir in spinach
- Nestle chicken into the ckillet
- Reduce heat to low and cover skillet
- Cook for 20 minutes or until orzo is tencer and most of the liquid is absorbed
- Remove chicken and stir in parmesan cheee
- Serve chicken over orzo and garnish with chopped parsley
- ENJOY!
Notes
You can use any cut if chicken you would like just adjust cooking time as needed