Creamy Chicken Orzo

Name: Creamy Chicken Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts; 1 tsp salt (divided); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion (finely diced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 cup orzo; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3/4 cup heavy cream (at room temperature); 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Fresh parsley (for serving); Extra Parmesan (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Creamy chicken orzo is a cozy one-pan dinner with juicy chicken, tender orzo, and a silky Parmesan cream sauce. The orzo cooks right in the skillet, soaking up the broth, garlic, and browned chicken flavor.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:15:31 GMT