Heaven in one single pan

Name: Heaven in one single pan
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 to 6 chicken tenderloins; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 0.75 jar sun-dried tomatoes (in oil); 1 cup orzo, uncooked; 2 cups chicken stock; 0.5 bag fresh spinach; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp dried basil; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; for garnish parmesan

30m

Serves 1

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Heaven in one single pan

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30m

Serves 1

Directions

1Heat up 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2Season the chicken tenderloins with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3Sear the seasoned chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden.
4Remove the seared chicken from the pan and set aside.
5Add another splash of olive oil, minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and uncooked orzo to the pan.
6Toast the orzo for 2 minutes.
7Pour in chicken stock and a sprinkle of salt.
8Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer for 5–8 minutes until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
9Toss in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
10Add heavy cream, dried basil, and red pepper flakes, then mix well.
11Return the cooked chicken back into the pan and let it simmer for 2–5 minutes.
12Garnish with parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Ingredients

4 to 6 chicken tenderloins
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
0.75 jar sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
1 cup orzo, uncooked
2 cups chicken stock
0.5 bag fresh spinach
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp dried basil
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
for garnish parmesan

Equipment

skillet

Tips

This recipe uses simple ingredients that most people already have at home.
It's a one-pan meal, minimizing cleanup.
You don't need to be a culinary expert to make this dish.
Make sure to stir the orzo occasionally so it doesn’t stick.

Heaven in one single pan

Heaven in one single pan

Directions

Ingredients

Equipment

Tips

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