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Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Skillet
Tuscan Chicken and Orzo is a one pan dinner that's rich with flavors like garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Make this easy Italian inspired chicken dinner tonight!
Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
20
mins
Total Time
30
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
899
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Ingredients
1 1/2
pounds
chicken thighs
1
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
pepper
1
teaspoon
Italian seasoning
4
tablespoons
olive oil
divided
1/2
onion
chopped
4
cloves
garlic
minced
2/3
cup
sun-dried tomatoes
chopped
1 1/2
cups
orzo
3
cups
low sodium chicken broth
3
cups
fresh spinach
1/2
cup
heavy cream
1/4
cup
grated parmesan cheese
Fresh chopped parsley
Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once heated, add in the chicken thighs, cooking for 3-4 minutes on both sides until browned.
Remove the chicken from the pan. Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Add in the onions, sprinkle with salt, and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
Add in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another minute.
Stir in the orzo.
Add in the chicken broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Place the chicken thighs back in the pan.
Cover the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the orzo is cooked.
Remove the chicken thighs from the pan once again.
Stir in the spinach, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
Return chicken thighs to the pan.
Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, more parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories:
899
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
57
g
|
Protein:
42
g
|
Fat:
57
g
|
Saturated Fat:
18
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
213
mg
|
Sodium:
887
mg
|
Potassium:
1298
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
2904
IU
|
Vitamin C:
16
mg
|
Calcium:
174
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg