One-Skillet Creamy Chicken with Orzo, Spinach & Tomatoes 🍗🍅
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~570 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
4–6 chicken fillets (or 2 large chicken breasts, halved) 🍗
250g orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta) 🍚
2 cups baby spinach 🥬
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
500ml chicken broth 🍲
100ml cream (or milk for a lighter version) 🥛
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
👨🍳 Instructions:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then stir in orzo. Pour in broth and cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the orzo is tender and the sauce creamy. Stir in spinach and tomatoes, then return the chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve hot!
💡 Tip:
Add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of Parmesan on top for extra zing and flavor!