Description
A delightful one-pot meal featuring succulent chicken, tender orzo, and vibrant veggies, all seasoned with aromatic herbs and tangy balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add cubed chicken to the skillet. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Combine with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in orzo and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and balsamic vinegar, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, drizzling with olive oil if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This dish stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors meld together deliciously.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg