Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of this delightful Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus recipe. Tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and flavorful Parmesan cheese come together in a luscious sauce that coats every bite of orzo pasta. It’s a one-pan wonder that is perfect for a comforting family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Orzo:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Orzo: Add orzo to the skillet and toast. Pour in chicken broth, simmer until orzo is tender.
- Add Asparagus and Creamy Mixture: Stir in asparagus. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, butter, and lemon juice. Return chicken to the pan and heat through.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Enhance with lemon wedges for brightness.
- Substitute peas or spinach for asparagus.
- Opt for rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
