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Creamy Chicken Orzo

Creamy Chicken Orzo Recipe: 35-Minute Comfort Food Bliss

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A creamy and flavorful chicken orzo dish with asparagus, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or butter
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1½ cup raw orzo
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix seasoning in a small bowl. Cut chicken breasts in half and season both sides.
  2. Heat a skillet, add oil or butter, then cook chicken for 7-8 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165º. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 3 minutes.
  4. Add orzo and brown for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in milk and chicken broth, simmer covered for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and adjust seasoning.
  7. Preheat oven to 400º, roast asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper for 5 minutes.
  8. Plate orzo with chicken, asparagus, and garnish with parsley, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • Adjust milk thickness if needed.
  • Substitute mushrooms if preferred.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop & Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg