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One Pot Chicken and Mushroom Orzo

A creamy one-pot meal with tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and orzo pasta simmered in flavorful chicken broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 onion chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Finishing Touches
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook chicken in olive oil until lightly browned and set aside.
  2. Sauté mushrooms and onion until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Stir in orzo and toast for 1 minute.
  5. Add chicken broth and return chicken to skillet.
  6. Simmer until orzo is tender.
  7. Stir in parmesan and butter until creamy.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve.