# Heaven in one single pan

This easy, one-pan dinner features chicken tenderloins, orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

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

## Ingredients

- 4 -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
- parmesan for garnish

## Instructions

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

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkfB9GYx/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/cc392d2a-18d1-46cd-ac09-e23ba150c855
- Extracted: 2026-04-13

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