One Pot Chicken Orzo: A Cozy, Easy Meal for Any Night
A delicious one pot chicken orzo recipe that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until soft.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook until al dente.
- Stir in the spinach and parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ONE POT CHICKEN ORZO