One Pan, 30 Minute Creamy Chicken & Spinach Orzo
Creamy, cheesy one-pan chicken and spinach orzo ready in just 30 minutes. A cozy weeknight dinner from The Cooking Mawma!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6-8 chicken tenderloins seasoned with Watkins chicken seasoning OR 1tsp salt, 1tsp pepper, 1tsp paprika, 1tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large pan with sides, heat olive oil and butter on medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken tenderloins on each side for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add uncooked orzo and toast until golden (2 minutes). Add chicken broth and chicken bouillon powder and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to medium-low, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Add spinach and mix until wilted. Add heavy cream and cooked chicken (with juices) back to the pan. Grate in cheese and cook for 3-5 minutes on medium-low.
- Serve with more cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2666IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 1mg