Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Tuscan Chicken Orzo

25 mins

Directions

  1. 1.

    Take some cleaned bone-in, skinless chicken thighs and season with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix and let marinate.

  2. 2.

    Dice half an onion and mince four cloves of garlic.

  3. 3.

    In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the chicken on both sides, then remove and finish in the oven at 400 for 10 minutes.

  4. 4.

    Deglaze the pan with white wine, then add the garlic and onions, along with sun-dried tomatoes.

  5. 5.

    Melt down one tablespoon of butter, season again with the chicken seasoning, and add two cups of orzo. Mix well.

  6. 6.

    Add four cups of chicken stock, cover, and cook until the orzo is al dente (8–10 minutes).

  7. 7.

    Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, two cups of spinach, and lemon juice.

  8. 8.

    Cut up the chicken and add it to the orzo. Top with more parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and parsley.

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Ingredients

  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 0.5 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 glass white wine

Equipment

large bowl knife cutting board large skillet tongs wooden spoon grater

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