One Pot Chicken Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Everyone Will Love
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Enjoy a delightful and simple one pot chicken orzo recipe that brings comfort and flavor to your table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add orzo, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg