Description
One-Skillet Creamy Chicken with Gruyere & Orzo is a comforting, family-friendly dish that combines tender chicken and creamy orzo pasta in a single pan. This recipe captures the essence of home-cooked meals, delivering rich flavors and a delightful texture that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish not only saves time on cleanup but also guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or parsley)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes), scraping up any browned bits.
- Add orzo and chicken broth; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until orzo absorbs most liquid (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and Gruyere cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with fresh herbs; warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg