One Pot Chicken Orzo
One Pot Chicken Orzo is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and orzo pasta in a single pot. This cozy dish is perfect for chilly evenings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will warm your heart. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s a weeknight dinner winner everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing the bell peppers. Mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped bell peppers and minced garlic in the same pot for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until orzo is al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Return the browned chicken to the pot along with dried herbs; stir to combine and cook for an additional few minutes until heated through.
- Fold in fresh spinach just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Customize this dish by adding seasonal vegetables like zucchini or swapping chicken for shrimp. - For added richness, drizzle with extra olive oil before serving.