Description
This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo is the ultimate one-pan comfort food that’s rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then nestled in a creamy, garlic-kissed sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan. Orzo pasta simmers directly in the broth, soaking up every bit of flavor while spinach adds a fresh, vibrant touch. Whether you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta recipes, or an easy recipe for a weeknight meal — this dish checks all the boxes. It’s perfect for cozy nights in, easy dinners, or anyone craving indulgent but balanced food ideas.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups baby spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and parmesan until sauce is creamy.
6. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
7. Slice cooked chicken and return to skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
8. Garnish with extra parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting results and flavor.
Add more broth if the orzo thickens too much while simmering.
For a dairy-free option, coconut milk can replace heavy cream, though it alters the flavor slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy chicken orzo, sun-dried tomato pasta, one-pan dinner, easy dinner recipe, comfort food