Description
A comforting Tuscan-inspired dish featuring juicy chicken, creamy orzo, fresh spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant. Toss in the orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Return chicken to the pan, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and spinach wilts.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
To elevate the dish, serve with fresh parsley or additional parmesan. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Tuscan Chicken, Parmesan Orzo, Italian Cuisine, Comfort Food, Family Dinner