Skillet Sundried Tomato Chicken Orzo

This one-skillet sun-dried tomato chicken orzo is rich, creamy, and full of bold, comforting flavor. The orzo cooks right in the pan with tender chicken,  sweet peas, and savory sun-dried tomatoes for a complete meal with minimal cleanup.It’s the kind of weeknight dinner that feels special but comes together fast.

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Skillet Sundried Tomato Chicken Orzo

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon and chicken, chicken, easy recipe, one pan meal, one pan skillet meal, orzo, skillet, weeknight meals

Servings: 6 people

Equipment

• 1 large skillet
• 1 medium bowl

Ingredients

• 1½ lb organic chicken breast
• 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
• ½ tsp organic garlic powder
• ½ tsp organic onion powder
• 1 tsp organic Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 sweet onion chopped
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup organic orzo
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 3½ cup organic chicken broth
• ¾ cup organic heavy whipping cream
• ¾ cup organic sundried tomatoes
• 1½ cup peas can sub snap peas
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup grated parmesan

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Instructions

• First, cube the 1½ lb organic chicken breast into small cubes.
• In a small bowl combine 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt , ½ tsp organic garlic powder, ½ tsp organic onion powder, 1 tsp organic Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp black pepper.
• Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat in the seasoning.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
• Add the chicken to the skillet with the 1 sweet onion chopped and 3 cloves garlic . Stir frequently until the chicken is cooked through. (The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165f.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate.
• Pour in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil again to the skillet over medium heat. Add in the 1 cup organic orzo. Stir frequently until some of the orzo begins to lightly brown. About 3-5 minutes.
• Pour in the 3½ cup organic chicken broth and let simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed. Stir frequently.
• Add in the ¾ cup organic heavy whipping cream, ¾ cup organic sundried tomatoes and 1½ cup peasooked chicken. Stir until creamy.
• Let simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the sauce becomes thick. It should also turn a light pink from absorbing the sundried tomatoes.
• Sprinkle the ½ cup grated parmesan over top and serve.