Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this One-Pan Balsamic Chicken Orzo that combines wholesome ingredients for a complete meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
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Instructions
- 1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 3. In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- 4. Add the orzo to the pan and stir for a minute, coating it in the oil.
- 5. Pour in the chicken broth and balsamic vinegar, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- 6. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender and absorbs the liquid.
- 7. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach. The heat will wilt the spinach.
- 8. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, cover, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to heat through.
- 9. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.