Description
A comforting one-pot dish of tender chicken and orzo pasta in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the cubed chicken over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat, then stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include garlic or your favorite vegetables like spinach or peas. Serve garnished with herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, orzo, creamy pasta, easy dinner, one pot meal