One-Pan Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes and Burrata

Name: One-Pan Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes and Burrata
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken breast (2 large breasts); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 16 ounces orzo; 4 tablespoons minced garlic; 3.5 cups chicken broth; 10 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese; 8 ounces burrata (2 balls)

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:30min

This one-pan chicken and orzo with tomatoes and burrata is so good, super easy, and really creamy and cheesy without the need for heavy cream. I toasted the orzo in butter before cooking it, which makes it so flavorful and pushes this whole dish over the top. It's the perfect weeknight meal that feels so much more complex than it really is.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:41:03 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories698.9 kcal (35%)

Total Fat36 g (51%)

Carbs49.7 g (19%)

Sugars6.3 g (7%)

Protein46.2 g (92%)

Sodium1305.4 mg (65%)

Fiber9.6 g (34%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1.5 poundschicken breast

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2 tablespoonsunsalted butter

16 ouncesorzo

4 tablespoonsminced garlic

3 ½ cupschicken broth

10 ouncescherry tomatoes

or grape

½ teaspoondried basil

½ teaspoondried oregano

¼ teaspooncrushed red pepper

½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

2 ½ cupsshredded parmesan cheese

8 ouncesburrata

Instructions

Step 1

Butterfly and halve each of your chicken breasts to reduce the thickness and divide into four portions. Generously sprinkle both sides of each portion with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Add olive oil and butter to a cast-iron or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the chicken breasts and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

Step 3

Turn the heat down to medium. Add the orzo to the pan and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it is golden brown and appears toasted. Don't let it sit for too long or it will burn.

Step 4

Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute, then add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and spices. Let the broth come to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or the orzo is cooked through (it should be al dente like normal pasta). There should still be a little bit of liquid left in the pan.

Step 5

Add the parmesan cheese to the pan and stir until melted and combined. Turn the heat to low and add the chicken back to the pan. Break the burrata up over the top of the chicken, then cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt a bit, a couple of minutes. Top with freshly chopped basil, if desired.

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