Description
One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo is a quick and delicious dinner option that combines tender chicken with flavorful pesto and creamy orzo pasta, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the pesto, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Adjust the amount of pesto according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo, quick dinner, easy recipe, one pan meal