Tuscan Chicken Orzo

20 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Take some cleaned boneless chicken thighs, season with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  2. 2Take some cleaned boneless chicken thighs, season with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  3. 3Take some cleaned boneless chicken thighs, season with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  4. 4Mix and let it marinate while dicing half an onion and mincing 4 cloves of fresh garlic.
  5. 5Mix and let it marinate while dicing half an onion and mincing 4 cloves of fresh garlic.
  6. 6Mix and let it marinate while dicing half an onion and mincing 4 cloves of fresh garlic.
  7. 7In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the chicken on both sides, remove and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  8. 8In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the chicken on both sides, remove and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  9. 9In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the chicken on both sides, remove and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  10. 10Deglaze the pan with white wine.
  11. 11Deglaze the pan with white wine.
  12. 12Deglaze the pan with white wine.
  13. 13Add the garlic and onions along with the sun-dried tomatoes.
  14. 14Add the garlic and onions along with the sun-dried tomatoes.
  15. 15Add the garlic and onions along with the sun-dried tomatoes.
  16. 16Melt down 2 tablespoons of butter.
  17. 17Melt down 2 tablespoons of butter.
  18. 18Melt down 2 tablespoons of butter.
  19. 19Season again with the same mix used for the chicken.
  20. 20Season again with the same mix used for the chicken.
  21. 21Season again with the same mix used for the chicken.
  22. 22Add two cups of orzo and mix it around.
  23. 23Add two cups of orzo and mix it around.
  24. 24Add two cups of orzo and mix it around.
  25. 25Pour in four cups of chicken stock, cover, and cook until the orzo is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  26. 26Pour in four cups of chicken stock, cover, and cook until the orzo is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  27. 27Pour in four cups of chicken stock, cover, and cook until the orzo is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  28. 28Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and lemon juice.
  29. 29Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and lemon juice.
  30. 30Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and lemon juice.
  31. 31Cut up the baked chicken and add it on top.
  32. 32Cut up the baked chicken and add it on top.
  33. 33Cut up the baked chicken and add it on top.
  34. 34Top it off with more Parmesan cheese and parsley.
  35. 35Top it off with more Parmesan cheese and parsley.
  36. 36Top it off with more Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil
  • 1 glass white wine
  • 1 glass white wine
  • 1 glass white wine

Equipment

large bowlknifecutting boardlarge skillettongswooden spoongrater