Heaven in one single pan
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.
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