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Creamy One Pot Chicken Orzo

This comforting one pot meal brings together tender chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach for a perfect weeknight dinner.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026
Creamy One Pot Chicken Orzo
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

There is nothing quite like a meal that cooks in a single pot to save you from a pile of dishes at the end of the day. This chicken orzo is a personal favorite because it manages to be creamy and rich while still feeling like a wholesome home cooked dinner.

My best tip for this recipe is to keep an eye on the liquid as the orzo cooks. If it looks a little dry before the pasta is tender, just add a splash more broth to keep everything nice and saucy.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into small bite sized pieces
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.

  4. 4

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in the uncooked orzo and toast it slightly for one minute.

  6. 6

    Add the chicken broth and the sun dried tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

  7. 7

    Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

  8. 8

    Stir the cooked chicken back into the pot along with the fresh spinach and heavy cream.

  9. 9

    Cook for two more minutes until the spinach has wilted and the chicken is warmed through.

  10. 10

    Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You might need to add a tiny splash of water or broth when reheating since the orzo tends to soak up the sauce as it sits. Serve this with a side of crusty bread to scoop up the creamy sauce.

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