One-Pan Tuscan Chicken Orzo
Total Time: 00h 35m
Hands-on Time: 00h 35m
Makes: 4 servings
This creamy one-pan Tuscan chicken with orzo is ready in just over 30 minutes for an easy, nourishing and filling dinner the whole family will enjoy! It has a bit of a kick from the red pepper flakes, so feel free to add a bit less if preferred.
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Ingredients
- 1 jar (7 ounces) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, oil drained and reserved
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon sea or Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic® Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Simply Organic® Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic® Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil from sun-dried tomato jar over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes, until edges are browned and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add onion to pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes. Stir well, then add orzo and toast for 1 minute, stirring well.
- Return chicken to pan and add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes until orzo is tender. Stir in spinach and Parmesan, then remove from heat.
- Serve warm with parsley (optional) and more Parmesan.
