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Black shallow bowl filled with tuscan chicken orzo and fresh parmesan being sprinkled over the top.
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One-Pan Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Creamy, cozy, and full of sun-dried tomato and garlic flavor, this tuscan chicken orzo is a fast, one-pan dinner you’ll want to make on repeat.
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 309kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into cubes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 red onion (shallot, white, or yellow onion) diced
  • 7 oz julienne cut sun dried tomatoes drained
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup dried orzo
  • 2.75 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3-4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan+ more for serving

Instructions

  • Gather and prep ingredients: pat chicken dry and cut into small cubes, dice the onion, mince the garlic, drain the sun-dried tomatoes, and grate the parmesan. Set everything aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for a few minutes. Add diced onion and minced garlic, stirring often until softened.
  • Toss in drained sundried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes, and let everything toast together for a few minutes.
  • Add orzo and chicken broth, stir, cover skillet with a lid, and cook for 12 minutes. Make sure to remove the lid and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Once orzo is tender, fold in 3-4 cups (about 3 big handfuls) of fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with extra parmesan.

Notes

Make Ahead: Prep and chop all ingredients (chicken, aromatics, spinach, cheese) up to 2 days in advance for a quick 30-minute cook time.
Storing: Let cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth to restore creaminess.
Freezing: Freeze cooled leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat with broth to revive texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g