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One Pan Parmesan Chicken Orzo Cozy Satisfying Dinner Your Family Will Love

One Pan Parmesan Chicken Orzo recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
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This One Pan Parmesan Chicken Orzo is an easy dinner that delivers creamy chicken orzo comfort. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or family dinner, this parmesan skillet chicken recipe is quick and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized cubed
  • 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 3–4 garlic cloves minced
  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 6–8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • ¼ cup parmesan freshly grated
  • 1–2 Tbsp heavy cream optional

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  3. Add orzo, garlic, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes, stirring to combine and submerging the orzo. Scatter cream cheese cubes evenly in the dish.
  4. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes without opening the foil unless checking near 35-40 minutes to ensure orzo is al dente and chicken is 165°F.
  5. Remove foil and stir in cream cheese until well mixed, gently crushing any whole tomatoes for flavor.
  6. Add parmesan and spinach, stirring until the cheese melts and spinach wilts while the sauce thickens. Optionally stir in heavy cream gradually to your preferred creaminess.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze up to 3 months
  • note orzo may become softer after freezing

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