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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo – A Cozy One-Pot Dinner

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A creamy, one-pan dinner featuring seared chicken, orzo pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a garlic-Parmesan cream sauce inspired by Tuscan flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped

  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and chopped

  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)

  • 1 cup baby spinach, packed

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.

  • Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside and cover loosely.

  • In the same pan, sauté shallots for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 1 minute more.

  • Stir in orzo; toast for 1–2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Stir in cream and spinach. Simmer 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts.

  • Add Parmesan and sliced chicken. Stir until heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  • Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for richer flavor. Add more broth if the sauce gets too thick. Not ideal for freezing due to dairy content.

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