Creamy Parmesan Chicken And Orzo Skillet
This delightful creamy chicken and orzo skillet is a cheesy one-pot meal that combines tender chicken and orzo in a rich Parmesan sauce. It's perfect for a quick and cozy dinner, ready in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large deep pan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (20 g)
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium shallot finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano finely chopped
- 10.5 oz orzo (300 g)
- 4 cups chicken stock (1 litre)
- 1/2 of a lemon juice
- 2 cups baby spinach (75 g)
- 1/2 cup half and half (single cream, 100 ml)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan grated (30 g)
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large deep pan, heat the olive oil and melt the butter together.
- Add the chicken pieces and sauté them for 4 to 5 minutes on medium heat until they are slightly browned. Once cooked, take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the finely diced shallot and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Then add the minced garlic, thyme, and oregano, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the orzo and sauté it for about a minute before pouring in the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked al dente.
- Incorporate the baby spinach and lemon juice, allowing it to simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Mix in the half and half, stirring well. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken, then add the reserved chicken and grated Parmesan.
- Season the dish according to your taste and serve it hot, optionally garnishing with extra grated Parmesan.