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One Pan Creamy Orzo Chicken

Dinner’s done—all in one pan. You're going to love this Creamy Chicken and Orzo made with mushrooms, greens, and Parmigiano for a rich and satisfying meal that’s ready in under an hour. Perfect for cozy weeknights and totally customizable. 
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Equipment

  • large deep-sided pan or dutch oven, stove top
  • chefs knife

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 3 small garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound extra lean ground chicken*
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 cups shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cups rapini roughly chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup 10% cream
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1-2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup parmigiano reggiano
  • sea salt to taste
  • cracked pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Heat a large deep-sided pan with olive oil.
  • Add chili flakes and onion. Saute onion until it starts to soften.
  • Add ground chicken. Use your spatula to break up the chicken. Once chicken is almost cooked through, add in minced garlic. Cook for 1 more minute before adding dried thyme.
  • Add mushrooms, tossing to coat. Once mushrooms start to soften, add chopped rapini. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in chicken broth and orzo. Bring mixture to a boil and cover with a lid. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently so the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Once orzo is cooked through, stir in cream and half of the Parmigiano.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Check for seasoning and add in remaining cheese.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

*This recipe would be great with shrimp, cubed chicken, chickpeas, ground turkey, or extra lean ground beef.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
One Pan Creamy Orzo Chicken
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
791
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
49
g
75
%
Saturated Fat
 
23
g
144
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Cholesterol
 
192
mg
64
%
Sodium
 
980
mg
43
%
Potassium
 
1574
mg
45
%
Carbohydrates
 
50
g
17
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
 
2226
IU
45
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
415
mg
42
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.