Description
This One Pot Parmesan Chicken and Orzo recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful marinara sauce, and orzo pasta topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner with the family!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Orzo:
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
- 12 ounces uncooked orzo
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is done, then set aside.
- Prepare the Orzo: In the same pot, sauté onion, spinach, and garlic until wilted. Add marinara sauce, water, balsamic vinegar, and basil. Bring to a boil.
- Cook the Orzo: Stir in orzo, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the pot, mix in half of the cheese. Adjust seasoning. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover, and cook until cheese melts. Garnish with basil or Italian seasoning.
Notes
- If the sauce thickens too much, add water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 539 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1085mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 83mg
