Description
One Pot Chicken Orzo is a comforting and flavorful dish that beautifully combines tender chicken, fluffy orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables in a savory broth. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, as it all cooks together in one pot, minimizing cleanup while delivering mouthwatering flavors that will delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pot.
- Add Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in Orzo: Add orzo and stir to coat with garlic flavors.
- Pour in Liquid: Add chicken broth, cherry tomatoes, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 10 minutes until orzo absorbs most of the liquid.
- Return Chicken & Add Spinach: Place the seared chicken back into the pot along with fresh spinach. Cover and cook for another five minutes until heated through.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate your dish and drizzle with olive oil or sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini. Substitute chicken with shrimp or plant-based proteins for variety.