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Skillet Sundried Tomato Chicken Orzo in a skillet with a gold handle. A wooden backdrop with a white textured towel behind.
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Skillet Sundried Tomato Chicken Orzo

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
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

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.