Name: One-Pot Chicken and Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning; 2 -lb raw chicken tenderloins; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes; 2¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup orzo; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

One Pot Chicken and Orzo Recipe – super simple to make and ready to eat in under 30 minutes! Chicken tenderloins, garlic and herb seasoning, olive oil, garlic, orzo pasta, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese. The whole family loves it easy weeknight meal!

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Easy One-Pan Chicken Dinner

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Orzo has been on repeat at our house. It is super easy to make and bursting with great flavor! Chicken, garlic, orzo, and parmesan cheese. YUM-O! The best part about this recipe is that it is ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner! I never have any leftovers. Everyone cleans their plates and goes back for seconds. Add this to your menu. It is sure to be a hit!

What is Orzo?

Orzo is s a thin, oval, rice shaped type of pasta. You can find it in the pasta aisle at grocery stores.

How to Make One Pot Chicken and Orzo

This recipe is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with garlic and herb seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until the chicken is golden brown. Add fresh garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth and orzo pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer until the pasta is tender. Stir in fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

You can use any uncooked chicken you prefer. Chicken breasts, chicken tenderloins, or chicken thighs all work great.
I use McCormick’s Salt-Free Garlic and Herb seasoning.
What can I add to the dish?
- baby spinach
- broccoli
- artichokes
- asparagus
- tomatoes
- carrots
- fennel
- leeks
- fresh herbs such as basil
I make this recipe in a large skillet. You can also make it in a Dutch oven.
Add a splash of heavy cream or chicken broth if the orzo is too thick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave.
- You may need to add some extra liquid to the pasta.

What to Serve with Chicken and Orzo

We’ve made this one-pot dish several times over the past few months and absolutely love it! We like to serve this with some asparagus or green beans. It is equally delicious with a green salad and some garlic bread. Give it a try the next time you need a quick and easy meal the whole family will enjoy.

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