Description
Enjoy a delightful One Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and artichokes in a creamy sauce, making dinner easy and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 ounces orzo
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, (14 ounce) drained
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes and season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil, and once hot, spread the chicken in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add orzo to the skillet, followed by the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a simmer, then cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally to scrape the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in salt, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, and fresh spinach. Continue cooking and stirring until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is fully incorporated.
- Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh cracked pepper.
Notes
For a quicker meal, prepare the ingredients in advance.
Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein option.
Ensure to stir frequently to prevent the orzo from sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg