Chicken Scampi and Orzo
A flavor-packed one pot meal with tender seasoned chicken and creamy orzo.
Servings 4
Calories 681kcal
Equipment
- 3.5 quart skillet or braiser
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 pound chicken breast tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup bell pepper finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups orzo uncooked
- 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly shredded
- 2 cups baby spinach
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken all over with kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil over medium heat and brown chicken lightly on both sides. Set chicken aside to be added back in later step. Note: Chicken will not be cooked through at this point.
- Add bell pepper and onion to oil and cook until they start to soften, about five minutes. Add garlic to pan and cook for another minute. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Once chicken broth mixture starts to simmer, stir in orzo and reduce heat to medium-low. Return chicken to pan and cover. Let simmer, covered, for 15 - 20 minutes or until orzo is tender and chicken is cooked through. Turn off heat and stir in parmesan cheese and baby spinach. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Top with fresh parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1225mg | Potassium: 1030mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2913IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 3mg