# Tuscan Chicken Orzo

This Tuscan Chicken Orzo recipe is packed with protein, low in calories, and a budget friendly meal.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- large skillet
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2ReyChd/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5bd11a4d-6848-4e67-b2d8-1cbf3764c2ef
- Extracted: 2025-01-21

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