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Quick Creamy Chicken and Orzo Skillet: A Satisfying One-Pot Meal

Quick Creamy Chicken and Orzo Skillet: A Satisfying One-Pot Meal
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Serves
4
Calories
780 kcal
Carbs
49.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 tsppaprika
  • 1 tspdried oregano
  • 1 tspdried thyme
  • 1/2 tspgarlic powder
  • 1/2 tsponion powder
  • 1/2 tspsalt
  • 1/4 tsppepper
  • 1.25 lbsboneless chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbspcooking oil
  • 1 mediumyellow onion, diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1.5 cupsorzo
  • 1.5 cupsvegetable broth
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream
  • 2 Tbspsalted butter
  • 1/4 cupparmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Blot chicken thighs dry and season both sides with the spice blend.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned on both sides, then remove.

  4. 4

    Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

  5. 5

    Add orzo and broth, stir, and return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    After 15 minutes, remove chicken, stir in cream and butter, then add parmesan.

  7. 7

    Return chicken to skillet, garnish if desired.