One Pan Chicken Orzo
This incredible recipe for One Pan Chicken Orzo is simple to make, uses staple ingredients, and is the perfect quick dinner for your family!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 339kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup gluten-free orzo
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley - garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel then season with salt and garlic powder.
- In a large cast iron or nonstick skillet, heat 1.5 T butter over medium heat. Add in chicken to the hot pan and cook on both sides until golden - about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining ½ T butter to the skillet and add in the uncooked orzo and garlic. Toast garlic and orzo for 1-2 minutes, until it begins to toast and it’s fragrant.
- Pour stock into the skillet with orzo and add chicken back in. Bring stock to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes or until orzo is tender and cooked through.
- Top with parmesan cheese and serve with roasted veggies (broccoli is our favorite).
Notes
21 Day Fix: 1 YELLOW, 1 RED, 1.5 TSP
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 803mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg