Description
One Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo is a delightful dish with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh spinach, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 ounces orzo
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then spread the chicken in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stir, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add the orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the salt, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, and fresh spinach. Continue cooking while stirring until the spinach wilts and the cheese is melted and mixed in.
- Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh cracked pepper.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
For added flavor, consider sautéing the garlic before adding other ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg