1 Pan Sweet Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Orzo
A cozy, one-pan meal featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory sauce over orzo, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn.
- Add honey and soy sauce, then let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add orzo, bringing it to a boil before reducing to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Mix in spinach and Parmesan cheese until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter dish, consider using skinless chicken breasts instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg