Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken with Orzo is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add orzo and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and let simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and diced tomatoes.
- Return chicken to the pan and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add spinach for extra nutrition.
