# Creamy Chicken Orzo

This is a creamy chicken orzo recipe that contains at least 30 grams of protein and can be made within 30 minutes.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 100 g sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 heaped tsp paprika
- 2 heaped tsp dried oregano
- 50 g tomato puree
- 600 g boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 300 g orzo
- 300 g full fat cottage cheese
- 500 ml veg stock
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 handful fresh basil chopped

## Instructions

1. Add oil to a frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
3. Add the seasonings, tomato puree, grated garlic, and sundried tomatoes, and stir through for a minute.
4. Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken has turned white.
5. Add the orzo, cottage cheese, and stock, 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 through the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
8. Cook for a further minute before serving.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- lid
- knife
- chopping board
- wooden spoon
- scissors
- grater

## Tips

- Cut chicken with scissors for a super speedy recipe.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdqRxHLC/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b0a55f20-ccc8-471f-ac86-0f9ed7536c3d
- Extracted: 2025-09-04

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