One Pot Chicken Orzo: Easy and Flavorful Comfort in Minutes
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A delicious and simple recipe for One Pot Chicken Orzo that brings hearty comfort to your table in just minutes.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams