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One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo

A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and creamy orzo.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Orzo and Pesto
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream optional for creaminess
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, for serving
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Orzo
  1. In the same skillet, add the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  2. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the cooked chicken, pesto, and heavy cream (if using). Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes and stir gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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