Tuscan Inspired Chicken Orzo

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make a rosemary garlic olive oil rub.
  2. 2Season chicken thighs with the rub.
  3. 3Sear chicken thighs until golden brown.
  4. 4Remove the chicken and set aside.
  5. 5Sauté finely chopped shallot and garlic in the same pan.
  6. 6Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan.
  7. 7Add orzo to the pan and toast.
  8. 8Deglaze with white wine.
  9. 9Add chicken stock to the pan.
  10. 10Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  11. 11Top with fresh parmigiano, basil, and burrata or mozzarella.

Ingredients

  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 handful parmigiano reggiano
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 4 balls burrata or mozzarella

Equipment

knifecutting boardglass mugpastry brushlarge skillettongs