Ingredients
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
• Step 1: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Step 2: In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic and diced onion for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
• Step 3: Add the uncooked orzo to the pan and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to bring out the nutty flavor.
• Step 4: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the orzo cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the sauce has thickened.
• Step 5: Stir in the cooked chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried basil, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Step 6: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the flavors have melded together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: Americans
Keywords: Tuscan Chicken Orzo Recipe