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A creamy one-pan dish made with tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a savory Parmesan finish.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook seasoned chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add garlic to the skillet, then stir in orzo and chicken broth.
  3. Simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  4. Stir in cream, cooked chicken, oregano, and Parmesan.
  5. Cook briefly until creamy and serve with extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Add extra broth when reheating to maintain creaminess.

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