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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

A delicious creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo with flavors of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Oil and Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large chicken breasts

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large shallot finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Pasta and Liquids

  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups orzo
  • ½ cup white cooking wine
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard optional
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 3 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock or water

Cream and Greens

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups fresh spinach or 1 cup frozen spinach
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil sliced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
  • Add butter, shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and aromatic.
  • Add sundried tomatoes and dry orzo; toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • De-glaze the pan with white wine and scrape up any browned bits.
  • Stir in Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Place chicken breasts back in the pan, cover, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until orzo and chicken are fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken breasts and thinly slice them.
  • Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, spinach, basil, and lemon juice. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Top with sliced chicken breasts and garnish with fresh basil!

Notes

This orzo is best eaten the same day, but will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove with a little extra broth or cream for added moisture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 26gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 751mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1291IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Creamy Pasta, Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo, easy dinner recipe, orzo, Tuscan chicken
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