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!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 899kcal
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: 899kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 1298mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2904IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 5mg