Creamy Orzo with Chicken
A creamy, protein-packed orzo dish with tender chicken and mushrooms that's ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (diced)
300 g
orzo pasta (dry)
200 g
mushrooms (sliced)
200 g
spinach (fresh)
100 g
garlic (minced)
2 cloves
olive oil
15 ml
parmesan cheese (grated)
50 g
cream
150 ml
chicken broth
400 ml
salt
3 g
black pepper
1 g
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
Dice the chicken breast and slice the mushrooms. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cook the chicken
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides.
Sauté vegetables
Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the same pan. Cook until mushrooms are softened.
Cook the orzo
Add orzo pasta, chicken broth, and cream to the pan. Stir and simmer until orzo is al dente.
Add spinach and finish
Stir in fresh spinach and grated parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in airtight containers. Add a splash of broth when reheating to restore creaminess.
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