Description
A delightful one-pot meal combining tender chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables for a nutritious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (parmesan or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the asparagus and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook until the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Customize the recipe by adding vegetables such as spinach or roasted red peppers. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken orzo, protein-packed meal, one pot dish, healthy dinner, Italian recipe