Description
This One Pot Chicken Alfredo Orzo Skillet is a comforting and delicious dish that combines succulent chicken with creamy Alfredo sauce and tender orzo, all cooked in one skillet for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers gourmet flavor with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow or white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil or butter. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add more olive oil or butter if needed. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the dry orzo, ensuring it is fully submerged in the liquid.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Fold in the cooked chicken, adjusting the consistency with more broth or cream if necessary. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach towards the end of cooking. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor, and adjust seasonings to taste before serving.