One Pot Chicken Orzo: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Meal
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious one pot chicken orzo meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken breast, cooking until no longer pink.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Fold in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Leftovers can be reheated, adding a splash of broth if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg