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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Orzo

A rich and comforting one-pot dish with tender chicken, mushrooms, and creamy orzo pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Sear seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until tender.
  3. Add orzo and toast lightly.
  4. Pour in broth and simmer until orzo is tender.
  5. Stir in cream and parmesan.
  6. Return sliced chicken and simmer briefly.

Notes

Add spinach or lemon for variation.