Description
One Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo brings together succulent chicken breast, rich cream, spinach, and artichokes for a delightful, hassle-free dinner. This dish is perfect for family meals, providing a burst of flavor with each bite while being easy to prepare.
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, plus more for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained (14 ounce)
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and spread the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then stir and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the salt, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, and fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into the dish.
- Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh cracked pepper before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the dish.
Feel free to substitute the chicken breast with boneless thighs for a different texture.
This dish works great for meal prep—just store in airtight containers. Store for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 135mg