# Creamy Mushroom Chicken Orzo

This recipe is for a creamy mushroom chicken orzo that comes together in one pan and takes only 30 minutes to make.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 24 oz chicken breast
- 0 salt
- 0 pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups broth
- 0.5 cup fat-free half n half
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
- 0 lemon juice
- 0 oregano
- 0 chili flakes

## Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and chili flakes.
2. Sear chicken breasts in butter and avocado oil on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown.
3. In the same pan, sauté diced shallots and minced garlic for a few minutes.
4. Add mushrooms and orzo to the pan.
5. Add broth and cook for 12-13 minutes.
6. Stir in fat-free whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
7. Season with additional oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add back chicken juices for more flavor.
8. Slice the cooked chicken breasts.
9. Top the orzo with the sliced chicken and garnish with chili flakes and Parmesan cheese.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- knife
- cutting board

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSrphyVsD/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/153a07af-a5eb-441e-9286-ef43cf422a27
- Extracted: 2025-04-19

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