Description
When comfort food calls, nothing satisfies quite like a bowl of Creamy Chicken Alfredo Orzo. This One Pan Dinner Idea combines tender bites of chicken, perfectly cooked orzo pasta, and a velvety Creamy Parmesan Chicken sauce that feels indulgent yet approachable. It delivers all the flavor of your favorite restaurant-style Alfredo, simplified into a convenient, one-pan recipe that saves both time and cleanup. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a relaxed weekend dinner, this dish brings creamy satisfaction to the table in under 30 minutes. With rich Parmesan flavor and cozy appeal, it’s an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
2. Sear the chicken in butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side, then set aside
3. Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds
4. Toast the orzo in the garlic and butter mixture for 1–2 minutes
5. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the orzo absorbs most of the liquid, about 10 minutes
6. Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese over low heat, stirring gently until a creamy sauce forms
7. Slice the chicken and return to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce and heat through for 2–3 minutes
8. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: one pan
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120
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