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One Pot Meals Easy

One Pot Meals Easy

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A comforting easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful orzo pasta, and a medley of colorful vegetables, all brought together in a creamy, savory sauce.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons Olive Oil
4 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
1.5 cups Orzo Pasta (uncooked)
1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes (canned, undrained)
1.5 teaspoons Dried Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste)
1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (or breasts), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks Celery, diced
1 large Bell Pepper (any color), diced
5 oz Fresh Spinach (about 5 cups loosely packed)
0.5 cup Heavy Cream or Milk (whole)
0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated), plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. Dice the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the carrots, celery, and bell pepper
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, then add garlic and bell pepper. Cook for additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant
  4. Add uncooked orzo to the pot and stir continuously for about 1 minute. Then, add dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring well
  5. Return the chicken to the pot, pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally
  6. Once cooked, stir in fresh spinach and heavy cream (or milk) and Parmesan cheese. Mix until combined
  7. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese if desired

Notes

To keep the meal gluten-free, ensure you use gluten-free orzo or substitute with rice.

  • Author: Quinto
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: One-Pot Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 500 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Find it online: https://quintorecipes.com/one-pot-meals-easy/