Description
A creamy, comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and orzo pasta cooked in a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme, then brown for 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and mushrooms. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 5 minutes until creamy and heated through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.