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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo Recipe

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo Recipe
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Indulge in a comforting and creamy one-pan meal with this recipe for Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and orzo pasta come together in a luscious sauce that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breast tenderloins
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Orzo:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 oz fresh spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden, then remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, then stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and orzo.
  5. Toast orzo for 2 minutes while stirring.
  6. Pour in chicken stock and ¼ tsp salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
  7. Cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
  8. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
  9. Add heavy cream, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  10. Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 2–5 minutes until heated through.
  11. Remove from heat and top with grated parmesan before serving.

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Keywords: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo, One-Pan Chicken Orzo, Creamy Chicken Pasta

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