Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delicious Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus recipe. It’s a satisfying one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, savory orzo, and crisp asparagus in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown and cook chicken, then set aside.
- Prepare Orzo: Toast orzo in butter, add broth, simmer until absorbed, then add asparagus.
- Create Sauce: Stir in cream, Parmesan, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken back and warm through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Try adding lemon zest or juice for a fresh flavor.
- For more flavor, sauté minced garlic with the chicken or orzo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg