One Pot Smoky Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Orzo
One Pot Smoky Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Orzo is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This creamy, savory meal combines tender chicken thighs with al dente orzo pasta, all enveloped in a rich smoky garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot wonder is quick and easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy a deliciously satisfying meal in under 30 minutes. With a few simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, you’ll find yourself coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add to the pot and sear until golden brown on both sides (5–7 minutes). Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add orzo pasta and toast lightly for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Return the cooked chicken to the pot and heat for another 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg