Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and creamy orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms, sautéing for 3 minutes.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- If the mixture thickens too much, thin it with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg