Description
Delight in the creamy goodness of Monterey Chicken Orzo, where tender chicken meets fluffy orzo pasta for a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Handful of fresh spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Dice the chicken and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo absorbs most of the liquid (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Plate the Monterey Chicken Orzo topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free option, substitute orzo with quinoa. Enhance flavor by adding sun-dried tomatoes or additional herbs.