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Creamy Chicken Orzo with Garlic Parmesan Sauce and Sautéed Mushrooms

This Creamy Chicken Orzo features tender seared chicken, pan-fried cremini mushrooms, and wilted spinach in a velvety ivory parmesan sauce. A one-pan masterpiece that balances sophisticated textures with earthy, savory flavors for a perfect home-cooked meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast 680g, sliced into thin strips
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms 225g, sliced
  • 3 cups Baby Spinach 90g, fresh
  • 1.5 cups Orzo Pasta 330g, dried
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream 240ml
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese 50g, finely grated
  • 2.5 cups Chicken Broth 600ml, low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley 4g, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet A heavy-bottomed skillet is essential for a good sear.
  • 1 Microplane For finely grating the parmesan cheese.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in the skillet. Pat chicken dry and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Build the Base
  1. Add mushrooms to the pan. Sauté until edges are browned and earthy. Add garlic and shallots for the final 60 seconds.
  2. Add dry orzo to the skillet, stirring for 2 minutes to toast. Pour in chicken broth and simmer covered for 8-10 minutes.
Finish the Sauce
  1. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan. Return chicken to the pan and fold in baby spinach until wilted. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalProtein: 34gFat: 28gFiber: 3g

Notes

Always use a heavy skillet to ensure the chicken sears rather than steams.
Freshly grated parmesan melts much more smoothly than the bottled variety.
Keyword Chicken Mushroom Orzo,creamy chicken orzo,one pan orzo

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