One Pot Chicken Orzo: Easy, Cozy Meal for Any Night
A comforting and easy-to-make dish that combines chicken and orzo in one pot for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, orzo, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until orzo is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- This dish can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg