One Pot Chicken and Orzo

5 from 45 votes

Make dinner easy with this one pot chicken and orzo pasta recipe. It’s a complete meal you can have on the table in less than an hour!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken and orzo, one pot chicken and orzo

Servings: servings

In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden, approximately 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 pound boneless, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, Kosher salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
In the same skillet, add the butter and finely chopped onion. Cook until fragrant for about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and orzo, cooking until lightly golden for 2-3 minutes.
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup dry orzo pasta
Pour in the broth. Bring it to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes.
2 cups broth
Afterward, add the cream, Parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring until the spinach wilts. Place the seared chicken and any accumulated juices back into the skillet. Cook covered for 8-10 min or Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 400 for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, 4 cups fresh baby spinach, 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
Serve the chicken topped with lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Juice of 1 lemon, Fresh parsley for garnish