Tuscan Chicken Orzo

20m
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. 2Dice half an onion and mince 4 cloves of garlic.
  3. 3In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the chicken on both sides, then remove and finish in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Deglaze the pan with white wine, then add the garlic and onions along with sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. 5Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, season again with the same spices as the chicken, then add 2 cups of orzo pasta and mix.
  6. 6Add 4 cups of chicken stock, cover, and let it cook until the orzo is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  7. 7Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, 2 cups of spinach, and lemon juice.
  8. 8Cut up the cooked chicken and add it on top of the orzo mixture.
  9. 9Top with more Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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