One-Pot Chicken Vegetable Parmesan Orzo
This One-Pot Chicken Vegetable Parmesan Orzo is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy orzo pasta, all cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is both nutritious and satisfying, featuring a delightful blend of textures and tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup orzo (risoni)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until browned. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, and milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg