Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Orzo is a delightful one-skillet dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender, seared chicken enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce filled with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all served over perfectly cooked orzo pasta. It’s not just comforting; it’s also elegant enough to impress guests while being simple enough for a weeknight meal. With its balance of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden brown (5–6 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add orzo; toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth; simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Incorporate heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth; add spinach until wilted.
- Return chicken to skillet; simmer for a few more minutes to heat through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg