Skillet Chicken and Orzo is a great weeknight meal that’s easy to prepare, dirties only one pot, and can be on the table in about an hour. Super delicious with minimal effort!
Total Time
1hr 15min
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Author: Compelled to Cook
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
1
Tbsp
Canola Oil
, divided
or Vegetable Oil
•
6
Medium
Chicken Thighs
•
1
pckg
(8 oz)
White Mushrooms
, washed, sliced
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
1
Medium
Shallot
, thinly sliced
•
4
Tbsp
White Wine
•
1 1/2
cups
Chicken Broth
•
1
cup
Orzo Pasta
•
1/2
cup
Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese
•
1
Tbsp
Chopped
Fresh Parsley
•
1/2
tsp
Italian Seasoning
•
1/4
tsp
Kosher Salt
•
1/4
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
1/3
cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2.
Heat Canola Oil (1 tsp) in a cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Pat Chicken Thighs (6) dry with a paper towel. When the oil is hot, add chicken thighs and cook about 5-6 minutes on each side until skin is browned. Remove to a plate.
3.
Using the same skillet, heat the remaining Canola Oil (1 tsp) until hot over medium-high heat. Add White Mushrooms (1 pckg) and allow to cook without stirring until bottoms are golden and moisture is starting to evaporate.
4.
Once they have browned, give them a stir and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
5.
Add Garlic (2 cloves) and Shallot (1) and cook for 3-5 minutes until starting to soften, stirring occasionally.
6.
Add White Wine (4 Tbsp) and allow to reduce for about 3 minutes.
7.
Stir in Chicken Broth (1 1/2 cups), Orzo Pasta (1 cup), Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese (1/2 cup), Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp), Italian Seasoning (1/2 tsp), Kosher Salt (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).
8.
Once the cream cheese is fully incorporated, add the chicken back to the pan with the skin side up. Push chicken thighs down into pasta as far as they will go. Cover with a lid or tin foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
9.
Remove from oven and turn oven to broil. Sprinkle with Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup) and broil for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
10.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2 minutes prior to serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
527
FAT
23.2 g
PROTEIN
45.4 g
CARBS
33.0 g
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