Description
One Pot Chicken Orzo is a comforting, one-pot meal that brings together juicy chicken breasts, hearty orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its rich flavors and minimal cleanup, it promises to satisfy your cravings while keeping cooking stress-free. Gather around the table for a bowl of this deliciousness that’s sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Fresh Bell Peppers (chopped)
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pot.
- Add minced garlic to the pot; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth, ensuring all pasta is coated.
- Add chopped bell peppers and spinach; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Return chicken to the pot for a final meld of flavors; let sit covered for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg