Heaven in one single pan

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat up 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Heat up 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Heat up 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7Sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden and gorgeous, then remove it from the pan.
  8. 8Sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden and gorgeous, then remove it from the pan.
  9. 9Sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden and gorgeous, then remove it from the pan.
  10. 10Add another splash of olive oil, garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and orzo to the pan.
  11. 11Add another splash of olive oil, garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and orzo to the pan.
  12. 12Add another splash of olive oil, garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and orzo to the pan.
  13. 13Toast the orzo for 2 minutes.
  14. 14Toast the orzo for 2 minutes.
  15. 15Toast the orzo for 2 minutes.
  16. 16Pour in chicken stock and a sprinkle of salt, bring it to a boil, then cover to simmer.
  17. 17Pour in chicken stock and a sprinkle of salt, bring it to a boil, then cover to simmer.
  18. 18Pour in chicken stock and a sprinkle of salt, bring it to a boil, then cover to simmer.
  19. 19Cook for 5–8 minutes until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
  20. 20Cook for 5–8 minutes until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
  21. 21Cook for 5–8 minutes until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
  22. 22Toss in spinach, cook until wilted (about 2–3 minutes).
  23. 23Toss in spinach, cook until wilted (about 2–3 minutes).
  24. 24Toss in spinach, cook until wilted (about 2–3 minutes).
  25. 25Add heavy cream, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix.
  26. 26Add heavy cream, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix.
  27. 27Add heavy cream, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix.
  28. 28Add chicken back into the pan, let it simmer 2–5 minutes.
  29. 29Add chicken back into the pan, let it simmer 2–5 minutes.
  30. 30Add chicken back into the pan, let it simmer 2–5 minutes.
  31. 31Finish with parmesan on top!
  32. 32Finish with parmesan on top!
  33. 33Finish with parmesan on top!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

skillet

Tips

  • Use simple ingredients you likely already have.
  • Stir the orzo occasionally so it doesn’t stick.
  • Add more red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.