One Pot Chicken Orzo: Easy Recipe for a Cozy Family Dinner
A delicious and easy recipe for making One Pot Chicken Orzo that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the orzo is cooked.
- Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest before serving.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pot Chicken Orzo, chicken recipes, cozy dinner, family recipes