Description
A creamy, filling dish with tender chicken and delicate orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until creamy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy chicken orzo, Mediterranean dish, easy dinner recipe