# Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo Skillet

A creamy, high-protein, one-pan meal featuring chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender orzo with a cottage cheese sauce.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: gluten-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt (optional)
- to taste black pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp sun-dried tomato oil
- 3 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup gluten-free orzo
- 2 1/2–3 cup chicken bone broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 1 whole lemon zest
- 2 1/2 cup baby spinach

## Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sun-dried tomato oil, garlic, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in the dry orzo and cook for another minute.
3. Pour in 2 1/2 cups of bone broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the orzo is tender, stirring frequently. Add the remaining broth as needed.
4. Stir in the spinach until wilted, then turn the heat to low. Add the blended cottage cheese, lemon zest, and chicken, including any juices. Stir gently until creamy and warmed through without boiling.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeRphQFRVEZ/?cplk=dWJ3NmM2OWF2YWZr
- Creator: Jasmine Hyare
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ac5a9b62-aec4-4d69-952e-cc61864d5a34
- Extracted: 2026-11-06

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