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Skillet Chicken and Orzo
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14 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 1HR 15MINS

Skillet Chicken and Orzo

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!
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Compelled to Cook
Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
https://www.compelledtocook.com
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!
1HR 15MINS
Total Time
$1.96
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Canola Oil
1 Tbsp
Canola Oil, divided
divided
or Vegetable Oil
White Mushroom
1 pckg
(8 oz)
White Mushroom, washed, sliced
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Shallot
1
Medium Shallot, thinly sliced
White Wine
1/4 cup
White Wine
Chicken Broth
1 1/2 cups
Chicken Broth
Orzo Pasta
1 cup
Orzo Pasta
Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese
1/2 cup
Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese
Fresh Parsley
1 Tbsp
Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp
Italian Seasoning
Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
527
Fat
23.2 g
Protein
45.4 g
Carbs
33.0 g
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step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
Heat Canola Oil (1/2 Tbsp) 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.
step 2 Heat Canola Oil (1/2 Tbsp) 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.
step 3
Using the same skillet, heat the remaining Canola Oil (1/2 Tbsp) until hot over medium-high heat. Add White Mushroom (1 pckg) and allow to cook without stirring until bottoms are golden and moisture is starting to evaporate.
step 3 Using the same skillet, heat the remaining Canola Oil (1/2 Tbsp) until hot over medium-high heat. Add White Mushroom (1 pckg) and allow to cook without stirring until bottoms are golden and moisture is starting to evaporate.
step 4
Once they have browned, give them a stir and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
step 5
Add Garlic (2 cloves) and Shallot (1) and cook for 3-5 minutes until starting to soften, stirring occasionally.
step 6
Add White Wine (1/4 cup) and allow to reduce for about 3 minutes.
step 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).
step 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).
step 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.
step 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.
step 10
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2 minutes prior to serving.
step 10 Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2 minutes prior to serving.
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Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
One-Pot
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