Description
This One Pan Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo is a delicious and comforting meal that combines tender chicken, creamy orzo, and vibrant vegetables for a quick weeknight delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 to 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1¼ cups orzo
- Canned quartered artichoke hearts
- 3 to 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese or mascarpone
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken thighs and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken until golden brown, then transfer it to a plate.
- Melt butter and sauté minced garlic in the same pan.
- Toast the orzo in the garlic butter for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and milk, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until orzo is tender.
- Stir in spinach and artichoke hearts, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Mix in Parmesan and cream cheese, then return chicken to the pan.
- Simmer until heated through, then serve.
Notes
For a lighter option, use boneless skinless chicken.
Make it gluten-free by substituting orzo with quinoa or rice.
Add a splash of white wine when sautéing garlic for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg