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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Orzo

Tender chicken cubes cooked with orzo pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce with garlic, onions, and herbs. A quick, comforting, one-pot dinner ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Veggies
  • 500 g chicken breast cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup peas and carrots optional
Orzo & Sauce
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet or large pot
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet or pot and cook chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add peas and carrots if using.
  4. Add orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to gentle simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the pot and cook 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Stir in butter, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add more Parmesan or a splash of cream. Can be stored in fridge for up to 2 days.