Tender Chicken Orzo Parmesan (Print Version)
Enjoy creamy orzo with tender chicken, Parmesan, and fresh parsley for an easy, satisfying dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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1 cup orzo pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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450 grams chicken breast, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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480 millilitres chicken broth
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240 millilitres heavy cream
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100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until thoroughly browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
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In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Add orzo to the pot and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently for even color.
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Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the orzo to become tender.
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Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan, blending until the sauce is creamy and cohesive.
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Return the cooked chicken to the pot, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and combine thoroughly.
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Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
# Notes:
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For extra depth of flavor, toast the orzo until it develops a nutty aroma before adding the broth.