Description
Looking for the best one pot chicken orzo recipe This quick easy and simple meal is packed with comforting flavors and healthy ideas for busy nights Perfect for family dinners meal prep or cozy weekends This dish combines tender chicken and creamy orzo cooked in one pot which makes it one of the best stress free dinner options Save this easy one pot chicken orzo recipe when you need a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups orzo pasta
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Season 4 chicken thighs with salt and pepper then brown in 2 tbsp olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes per side and remove.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion in the same pot until soft then add 3 minced garlic cloves.
- Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute then add crushed tomatoes paprika and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and stir in 1½ cups orzo pasta evenly.
- Return chicken to the pot cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Cook until orzo is tender and sauce thickens Tips include adding extra broth if needed and stirring gently to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Brown chicken well for deeper flavor
- Stir orzo occasionally
- Add broth if sauce thickens too fast
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg