# Heaven in one single pan

This dish is an easy-to-make, delicious one-pan dinner with simple ingredients and plenty for leftovers.

- 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, 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 and cook until wilted (about 2–3 minutes).
9. Add heavy cream, dried basil, and red pepper flakes, then mix.
10. Add the chicken back into the pan and let it simmer for 2–5 minutes.
11. Finish with parmesan on top!

## Equipment

- skillet

## Tips

- Don't go to culinary school to make this dish.
- Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick like your ex.
- Add more red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSa52TAh7/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f800511d-438f-4da6-9852-cb978b4e0348
- Extracted: 2026-01-26

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