Description
This One Pan Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant spinach and artichokes. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep, it’s both comforting and visually appealing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese or mascarpone
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Toast the orzo in the pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and milk, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until orzo is tender.
- Stir in spinach and artichokes, cook until spinach is wilted.
- Add Parmesan cheese and cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
- Return shredded chicken to the pan, heat through, and serve.
Notes
For a leaner option, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
This dish can be made dairy-free by substituting the dairy ingredients with non-dairy options.
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg