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Creamy Chicken Orzo

Author: Our Tasty Kitchen
Have this Creamy Chicken Orzo ready and on the table in less than 1 hour! This easy one pan recipe is creamy, flavourful and SO delicious.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings4 servings

Ingredients
  

Chicken:

  • 4 chicken breasts slightly pounded (see tips above)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Creamy Orzo:

  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 - 3 cups fresh spinach

Instructions
 

Chicken:

  • Lightly pound the chicken breast (see tips above) so they're about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick. Set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, gently shake off any excess, and set aside.
  • In a skillet over low-medium heat, melt the butter and warm the olive oil together.
  • Then add the floured chicken.
  • Cook the chicken until it is golden brown, so about 7 to 8 minutes for each side. Once cooked remove the chicken and place it onto a plate and set aside.

Creamy Orzo:

  • To the same pan you cooked the chicken, add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until soft. Make sure to mix in all the delicious crispy bits from the bottom of the pan! Note: you may need to add extra butter or oil.
  • Stir in the orzo and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Then add the wine and simmer for about 2 more minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and simmer until the orzo cooks, about 15 minutes. Make sure to stir often, to prevent burning to the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in the cream and parmesan cheese, then simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Mix in the fresh spinach.
  • Now add the cooked chicken back to the pan and simmer on low until the chicken is warmed through. Make sure to stir often, to prevent burning to the bottom of the pan.
  • Serve immediately.
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