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30-Minute Creamy Chicken Orzo Skillet (One-Pot Comfort Food).

Creamy One-Pot Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms

Julia
This creamy one-pot chicken orzo with mushrooms is a quick, healthy family dinner made in just 30 minutes. Cozy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 438 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For the Chicken

  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

For the Mushrooms

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

For the Orzo

  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika, or more to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • fresh herbs, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Season the chicken: Cut into chunks, then toss with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and a little oil.
    ¾ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Brown the chicken: Sear in a hot skillet for about 5 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
  • Sauté the mushrooms: Add oil to the same pan, cook mushrooms for a few minutes until golden. Season and set half aside for later.
    8 ounces cremini mushrooms, salt and pepper, 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • Toast the orzo: Add dry orzo, garlic, and seasonings to the skillet. Stir for 1 minute to toast slightly.
    1 cup dry orzo pasta, 1 tablespoons minced garlic, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Simmer the pasta: Pour in broth and simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
    2 cups chicken broth
  • Add spinach and cream: Stir in the spinach and let it wilt, then pour in heavy cream and stir until creamy.
    5 ounces fresh baby spinach, ½ cup heavy cream
  • Finish and serve: Return chicken and mushrooms to the pan. Stir to warm through. Garnish with herbs and serve!
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NUTRITION

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 39gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 1033mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4123IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 3mg
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