One-Pot Cheesy Chicken Orzo
A comforting and creamy one-pot pasta dish combining tender seared chicken, toasted orzo, sautéed peppers, and fresh baby spinach simmered in chicken stock. It is finished with a luxurious blend of four cheeses—cheddar, Emmental, Parmigiano Reggiano, and mascarpone—creating an ultra-rich and cheesy meal.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Sear seasoned diced chicken breasts and set aside. → Sauté onions and bell peppers, add garlic, then toast dry orzo with a splash of white wine. → Simmer orzo in chicken stock and return chicken to finish cooking. → Fold in baby spinach, paprika, and cayenne pepper. → Melt in cheddar, Emmental, Parmesan, and mascarpone, then finish with fresh parsley off the heat.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Sear seasoned diced chicken breasts and set aside. → Sauté onions and bell peppers, add garlic, then toast dry orzo with a splash of white wine. → Simmer orzo in chicken stock and return chicken to finish cooking. → Fold in baby spinach, paprika, and cayenne pepper. → Melt in cheddar, Emmental, Parmesan, and mascarpone, then finish with fresh parsley off the heat.
Introduction
A comforting and creamy one-pot pasta dish combining tender seared chicken, toasted orzo, sautéed peppers, and fresh baby spinach simmered in chicken stock. It is finished with a luxurious blend of four cheeses—cheddar, Emmental, Parmigiano Reggiano, and mascarpone—creating an ultra-rich and cheesy meal.
Step 1
Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the diced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and sear briefly until lightly browned on the outside. Remove the chicken from the pan while still partially cooked.
Step 2
Add another splash of olive oil into the same pan, then add the diced onion, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, tossing and sautéing for a couple of minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 3
Stir in chopped garlic, then pour in a bag of dry orzo pasta and stir to toast the orzo in the vegetable mixture.
Step 4
Pour in a splash of dry white wine to deglaze the pan and stir well.
Step 5
Pour in enough chicken stock to submerge the orzo, bring it to a boil, then cover and let it simmer.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Do not fully cook the chicken during the initial sear; removing it early keeps the breast meat juicy and prevents it from drying out as it finishes in the simmering broth.
Adding chicken stock gradually allows the orzo to release starch slowly, creating a naturally rich and glossy sauce similar to risotto.
Mascarpone or cream cheese helps emulsify the melted cheeses, ensuring a velvety smooth texture without separation.
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