Creamy Pesto Orzo with Chicken

Name: Creamy Pesto Orzo with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup all purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 6 chicken breasts (thinly sliced or pounded out to 1/2 inch thick); 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 Tablespoons butter; 1 medium shallot (minced); 1 1/2 cups orzo; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 cups chicken broth or stock; 1/2 cup basil pesto (store bought or homemade); 1/2 cup heavy cream; parmesan cheese (freshly grated, for servings)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This creamy pesto orzo recipe with chicken is a delicious weeknight meal made in 45 minutes. Orzo is cooked with basil pesto and cream and served with perfectly seasoned chicken, right on top.

Updated at: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:38:18 GMT