🍗🔥 One-Pan Epic Chicken & Orzo Skillet with Spinach & Tomatoes 🍅🌿
Prep Time: Short
Cooking Time: Moderate
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Moderate to high
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
Bone-in or boneless chicken thighs 🍗
Olive oil
Paprika
Garlic powder
Salt & pepper
Fresh parsley 🌿
For the Skillet Base:
Orzo pasta 🍝
Fresh spinach 🌱
Cherry or diced tomatoes 🍅
Onion (chopped)
Garlic (minced) 🧄
Chicken broth
Olive oil
Lemon juice 🍋
Italian seasoning
👨🍳 Instructions
Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sear in olive oil until golden on both sides. Remove from the skillet and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Stir in orzo, toast lightly, then add tomatoes and spinach. Pour in broth and a splash of lemon juice, then return the chicken on top. Simmer gently until the orzo is tender and the chicken is fully cooked. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
💡 Notes & Variations
Swap spinach for kale or arugula if desired.
Use sun-dried tomatoes for a deeper flavor twist.
Add feta or Parmesan just before serving for extra richness.