Tuscan Chicken Orzo

20 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Take some cleaned boneless chicken thighs and season them with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Give it a mix and let it marinate.
  2. 2Take some cleaned boneless chicken thighs and season them with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Give it a mix and let it marinate.
  3. 3Take some cleaned boneless chicken thighs and season them with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Give it a mix and let it marinate.
  4. 4Dice half an onion and mince 4 cloves of garlic.
  5. 5Dice half an onion and mince 4 cloves of garlic.
  6. 6Dice half an onion and mince 4 cloves of garlic.
  7. 7In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the chicken on both sides, then remove and finish in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes.
  8. 8In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the chicken on both sides, then remove and finish in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes.
  9. 9In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the chicken on both sides, then remove and finish in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes.
  10. 10Deglaze the pan with white wine, then add the garlic and onions along with sun-dried tomatoes.
  11. 11Deglaze the pan with white wine, then add the garlic and onions along with sun-dried tomatoes.
  12. 12Deglaze the pan with white wine, then add the garlic and onions along with sun-dried tomatoes.
  13. 13Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, season again with the same spices as the chicken, then add 2 cups of orzo pasta and mix.
  14. 14Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, season again with the same spices as the chicken, then add 2 cups of orzo pasta and mix.
  15. 15Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, season again with the same spices as the chicken, then add 2 cups of orzo pasta and mix.
  16. 16Add 4 cups of chicken stock, cover, and let it cook until the orzo is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  17. 17Add 4 cups of chicken stock, cover, and let it cook until the orzo is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  18. 18Add 4 cups of chicken stock, cover, and let it cook until the orzo is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  19. 19Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, 2 cups of spinach, and lemon juice.
  20. 20Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, 2 cups of spinach, and lemon juice.
  21. 21Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, 2 cups of spinach, and lemon juice.
  22. 22Cut up the cooked chicken and add it on top of the orzo mixture.
  23. 23Cut up the cooked chicken and add it on top of the orzo mixture.
  24. 24Cut up the cooked chicken and add it on top of the orzo mixture.
  25. 25Top with more Parmesan cheese and parsley.
  26. 26Top with more Parmesan cheese and parsley.
  27. 27Top with more Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 lemon juice

Equipment

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