1 Pot Smoky Garlic Butter Chicken Orzo Comfort Meal
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta in a smoky garlic and buttery cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then add to the pot and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same pot until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pot and cover, reducing heat to low.
- Cook until the orzo is al dente and the chicken is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Great served with a side salad or crusty bread. Can customize with other proteins or add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg