# Creamy Chicken Orzo

A high-protein creamy chicken orzo recipe that's quick to make.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.75 tbsp oil
- 0.25 red onion
- 25 g sun-dried tomatoes
- 0.5 garlic cloves
- 0.25 heaped tsp paprika
- 0.5 heaped tsp dried oregano
- 12.5 g tomato puree
- 150 g boneless chicken thighs
- 75 g orzo
- 75 g full fat cottage cheese
- 125 ml veg stock
- salt
- pepper
- 12.5 g Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 handful fresh basil

## Instructions

1. Add oil to a frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add finely chopped red onion to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
3. Add seasonings, tomato puree, grated garlic, and finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and stir for a minute.
4. Add diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken turns white.
5. Add orzo, cottage cheese, and stock to the pan and mix until combined.
6. Lower the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid; cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
7. Once the liquid has reduced, remove the lid and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
8. Cook for a further minute before serving.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- scissors
- lid
- grater
- wooden spoon

## Tips

- Cutting chicken with scissors keeps this recipe super speedy.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdbxAT8X/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9111bf41-3e6a-4587-a27b-c40d9a4ed30b
- Extracted: 2025-09-11

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