One Pot Chicken and Mushroom Orzo | Fit Healthy Recipes
One Pot Chicken and Mushroom Orzo
10 mins prepServes 4
Amazingly creamy orzo with juicy chicken, mushrooms, and baby spinach, all made in one skillet. This dish offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a perfect hearty meal.
1: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3: Add chicken to skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side; set aside.
4: Add mushrooms and shallot to the skillet, cooking until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
5: Stir in garlic and thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6: Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
7: Stir in chicken stock and Dijon, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
8: Stir in orzo; season with salt and pepper to taste.
9: Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 6 minutes.
10: Stir in spinach, Parmesan, and heavy cream until spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.
11: Return chicken to the skillet.
12: Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
