Chicken Mushroom Orzo
This creamy chicken mushroom orzo is a one-pot dish that feeds a crowd and makes great leftovers too. Serve it with a side of green vegetables for a well-balanced meal.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Total Time: 40 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings 1x -
Category: Dinner -
Method: Stovetop
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Cuisine: American
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups orzo, uncooked
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, to serve
Instructions
- Place the chicken on a cutting board and slice each chicken breast into 2-inch-thick pieces, then season it with salt and pepper.
- In a large pan on medium-high heat, warm the olive oil, then add the chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden browned and mostly cooked. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan, transfer it to a plate, and set aside.
- In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium, add the onion, and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Add the mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender and lightly browned, then add the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour the uncooked orzo into the pan, stirring to coat it in the mushroom mixture, then pour in the chicken broth, scrape up any tasty bits from the bottom of the pan, and stir to combine with the orzo.
- Bring the temperature to a bubble, then reduce it to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is cooked al dente, stirring frequently to keep the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Once cooked, pour in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and continue cooking on low heat for a final 3-5 minutes until the chicken is warmed and completely cooked through.
- The chicken mushroom orzo can be served immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or cooled and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
To use Chicken Thighs: Swap the chicken breasts for 1 pound of chicken thighs.
To Use Fresh Thyme: Swap the dried thyme for 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 523 calories
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 56 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 39 grams
Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/chicken-mushroom-orzo/
