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One Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Close-up of pan-seared chicken breasts nestled in creamy Tuscan chicken orzo pasta with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Make this flavorful, creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo skillet for a quick weeknight dinner. This one-pan recipe delivers rich Italian-inspired flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the dry orzo pasta and the remaining Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo has absorbed most of the liquid, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely into the sauce.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately from the skillet.

Notes

  • For a slightly lighter sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick while simmering, add a splash more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
  • Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor, but make sure to drain them well before chopping.

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