How to Whip Up the Best Chicken and Orzo Dinner in 7 Simple Steps
This Chicken and Orzo Dinner is a flavorful and easy-to-make one-pot meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken and pasta are simmered in a savory broth with vegetables, making it a complete and satisfying dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup Orzo pasta Uncooked
- 4 cups Chicken broth Low sodium
- 1 cup Chopped carrots
- 1 cup Chopped celery
- 1 medium Yellow onion Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp Salt Or to taste
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper Or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through and the chicken is cooked.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Enjoy this comforting and easy Chicken and Orzo Dinner!