One-Pan Creamy Spinach Mushroom Orzo with Chicken

• porsjoner: 4 servings
• aktiv tid: 10 minutes
• total tid: 35 minutes

Ingredienser

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion (finely chopped)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini, baby bella, or white button)

1 ½ cups orzo pasta (uncooked)

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)

3 cups fresh spinach

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice for brightness

Fremgangsmåte

Prepare the chicken

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Sear the chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Sauté the aromatics and mushrooms

In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Toast the orzo

Add the orzo to the skillet and stir for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted. This step enhances the flavor.

Simmer in broth

Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Add cream and spinach

Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly.

Combine with chicken

Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return it to the skillet. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.

Finish and serve

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon juice if desired. Serve warm.

Næringsinnhold

• Kalorier: 480 kcal