One Pot Chicken Orzo: Easy Comfort Food for Home Cooks
Enjoy a simple and delicious recipe for One Pot Chicken Orzo, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned.
- Add the chicken broth, orzo, peas, and diced tomatoes to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pot Chicken Orzo, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food