Creamy Chicken Orzo With Mushrooms And Bacon (One Pot)

Name: Creamy Chicken Orzo With Mushrooms And Bacon (One Pot)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking); 1 onion (chopped finely); 2 garlic cloves (crushed); ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 4 ounces smoked bacon (chopped (about 4 slices of back bacon or ¼ cup)); 12 ounces skinless boneless chicken thighs ((around 5 small thighs, chopped into pieces)); 9 ounces orzo pasta ((dried, about 1½ cups)); 4¼ cups chicken broth ((stock)); 5 ounces mushrooms (sliced); 6 ounces fresh spinach; ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated); 1 tablespoon cream cheese; ½ teaspoon salt (Or to taste); ¼ teaspoon pepper (Or to taste); ½ lemon ((juice only)); ¼ bunch fresh parsley; a little more grated parmesan cheese; lemon segments ((For squeezing over at the table, if desired.))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This creamy chicken orzo is a risotto-like family dinner packed full of comforting chicken, bacon and mushrooms - that's actually made with rice-shaped pasta... and no cream! Super easy to make with simple ingredients and all in one pot.

Updated at: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:21:32 GMT