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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 it's sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Make this easy Italian inspired chicken dinner tonight!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
899
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Ingredients
1½
pounds
chicken thighs
1
teaspoon
salt
¼
teaspoon
pepper
1
teaspoon
Italian seasoning
4
tablespoons
olive oil
divided
½
onion
chopped
4
cloves
garlic
minced
⅔
cup
sun-dried tomatoes
chopped
1½
cups
orzo
3
cups
low sodium chicken broth
3
cups
fresh spinach
½
cup
heavy cream
¼
cup
grated parmesan cheese
Fresh chopped parsley
Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
1½ pounds chicken thighs,
1 teaspoon salt,
¼ teaspoon pepper,
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
4 tablespoons olive oil
Once heated, add in the chicken thighs, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Remove the chicken from the pan. Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
4 tablespoons olive oil
Add in the onions, sprinkle with salt, and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
½ onion
Add in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another minute.
4 cloves garlic,
⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Stir in the orzo.
1½ cups orzo
Add in the chicken broth.
3 cups low sodium 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.
3 cups fresh spinach,
½ cup heavy cream,
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Return chicken thighs to the pan.
Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, more parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Fresh chopped parsley,
Squeeze of lemon juice
Notes
Storage:
Store Tuscan chicken and orzo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
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