Creamy Chicken Orzo
When I’m in the mood for a quick and easy one-pot meal, I make this creamy chicken orzo. I cook tender chunks of chicken and chewy orzo in a cream sauce with plenty of Parmesan cheese. This meal is warm and satisfying– perfect for cozy winter nights.
I’m a big fan of orzo since it’s so much easier to cook than risotto. With this creamy chicken orzo recipe, I don’t have to babysit the pot, stirring for hours and hours. It still has that creamy and chewy texture like risotto but with so much less work.
Ingredients:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups dry orzo pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream room temperature
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
For Serving (Optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Chopped fresh thyme
- Lemon juice
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
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