One Skillet Creamy Orzo Chicken
Ingredients
The Chicken
-
4
pieces
chicken thighs
-
1
scant teaspoon
salt
-
1
scant teaspoon
pepper
-
1–2
tablespoons
olive oil
The Vegetables and Herbs
-
1
piece
onion, diced
-
4
cloves
garlic, rough chopped
-
1
tablespoon
fresh thyme
-
2
cups
fresh spinach, chopped
-
1 ½
cups
artichoke hearts, drained
-
4–6
sprigs
thyme for garnish
The Pasta and Sauce
-
1
cup
orzo pasta
-
2 ½
cups
chicken broth
-
2
teaspoons
dijon mustard
-
¼
cup
sour cream
-
¼–½
teaspoon
salt
-
zest of 1
lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in a skillet until golden and crispy; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and thyme, then add orzo and toast briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth, add salt and mustard, cover, and simmer until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in sour cream, spinach, and artichokes, adjusting the consistency with more broth if needed.
- Nestle the chicken back into the mixture and bake uncovered until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with lemon zest before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
508
Total fat
26.1g
Total carbohydrates
42.1g
Total protein
26.9g
Sodium
969.7mg
Cholesterol
119.8mg
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