Description
Monterey Chicken Orzo is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant orzo pasta, perfect for any weeknight dinner or family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and measuring everything needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Toss in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (approximately 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until combined smoothly.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet, mixing gently with the creamy orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize your dish by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping cheeses for extra flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste and keep an eye on the orzo while cooking to avoid mushiness.