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5 from 66 votes

One Pot Creamy Chicken Mushroom Orzo

Hearty and savory, this one pot chicken mushroom orzo is ready in just half an hour and is sure to satisfy the whole family!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Kristin King

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast , diced
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup orzo
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside
    1 pound chicken breast
  • Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
    8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves
  • Add the salt, pepper, and orzo and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup orzo
  • Add the white wine and chicken broth and stir well.
    ¼ cup white wine, 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer. Place a lid over the skillet and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked chicken, fresh herbs, and parmesan cheese.
    1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon oregano, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Notes

  • If desired, garnish with additional sprinkled herbs.
  • Mushrooms like white button or cremini work well in this recipe.
  • No time to deal with chopping? Here are some substitutions:
    • Use 1 ½ cups frozen diced onion instead of dicing an onion.
    • Use 2 tablespoons of jarred minced garlic instead of mincing 3 cloves.
    • Use 1 teaspoon of dried parsley, thyme, and/or oregano instead of 1 tablespoon of the corresponding fresh chopped herb.
  • It's best to use fresh Parmesan, but in a pinch you can use the store-bought grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg
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