Tuscan Chicken and orzo Skillet Recipe
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Ingredients: 1½ pounds chicken thighs
▢1 teaspoon salt
▢¼ teaspoon pepper
▢1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
▢4 tablespoons olive oil divided
▢½ onion chopped
▢4 cloves garlic minced
▢⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
▢1½ cups orzo
▢3 cups low sodium chicken broth
▢3 cups fresh spinach
▢½ cup heavy cream
▢¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
▢Fresh chopped parsley
▢Squeeze of lemon juice
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Directions:In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
4 tablespoons olive oil
Once heated, add in the chicken thighs, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Remove the chicken from the pan. Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
4 tablespoons olive oil
Add in the onions, sprinkle with salt, and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
½ onion
Add in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another minute.
4 cloves garlic,⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Stir in the orzo.
1½ cups orzo
Add in the chicken broth.
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Place the chicken thighs back in the pan.
Cover the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the orzo is cooked.
Remove the chicken thighs from the pan once again.
Stir in the spinach, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
3 cups fresh spinach,½ cup heavy cream,¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Return chicken thighs to the pan.
Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, more parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Fresh chopped parsley,Squeeze of lemon juice
NOTES
Storage: Store Tuscan chicken and orzo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Skillet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 899Calories from Fat 513
% Daily Value*
Fat 57g88%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 213mg71%
Sodium 887mg39%
Potassium 1298mg37%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 42g84%
Vitamin A 2904IU58%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 174mg17%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Becky HardinCourse:Main CourseCuisine:Italian
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Michelle BPosted on 3/25 at 5:58PM
5 starsThis recipe is out of this world good. My family said it “looked like a professional chef made it”. And they devoured it. Will be making again and again!!
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Becky HardinPosted on 3/26 at 8:53AM
We’re so happy to hear you loved this recipe, Michelle!!
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Connie Khinoo-OlsenPosted on 4/14 at 7:38PM
5 starsMade the recipe exactly like it was presented. We devoured it in short order. Absolutely delicious. Will be apart of our regular meal plan.
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JoanPosted on 4/17 at 4:31PM
Quick question, do you use bone in chicken thighs or boneless for this recipe?
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Becky HardinPosted on 4/18 at 9:11AM
Boneless!
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Notes: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once heated, add in the chicken thighs, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Remove the chicken from the pan. Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Add in the onions, sprinkle with salt, and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
Add in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another minute.
Stir in the orzo.
Add in the chicken broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Place the chicken thighs back in the pan.
Cover the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the orzo is cooked.
Remove the chicken thighs from the pan once again.
Stir in the spinach, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
Return chicken thighs to the pan.
Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, more parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Fresh chopped parsley,Squeeze of lemon juice
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