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This One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo is the perfect winter dinner…quick, easy, hearty, and delicious! Pan-seared Italian seasoned chicken breasts in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce. Cooked together with orzo pasta for a complete dinner made in just ONE skillet. Truly one of those all-in-one dinners that everyone at the table will love. Great for a weeknight, but equally fancy enough to serve up at your next holiday dinner. You can’t go wrong with this warming skillet dinner.

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It’s hard to believe that we’re entering the second week of December and are only just two and half weeks out from Christmas…and only three and half weeks from the New Year. Where is the time going!?

As I type this up I’m getting ready to take-off for NYC. By the time you all read this, I will be in the city. I have to say, I’m really excited for this trip, but equally excited to return home on Thursday, and finally be HOME for the remainder of the year. I know many of you travel for work weekly, but as you all know, I’m such a homebody at heart. So I’m excited to have some time to enjoy the remainder of December with my family. Anyone else in the same mindset?

With that in mind, I’m always looking for the easiest recipes this time of year. The days are incredibly short and things are busy between work and holiday prep. Quick and simple dinners that everyone at the dinner table will eat are what I strive to create.

Enter this skillet creamy sun-dried tomato chicken and orzo.

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To make this all-in-one dinner…

Start with a skillet. I love using a cast iron skillet, but any oven-safe skillet or even dutch oven works great. You’ll want to season the chicken up with a few dried herbs and spices…oregano, paprika, and just a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Then sear the chicken until it’s golden.

PS. if you don’t have a cast iron skillet, check out the current Staub giveaway we’re hosting on Instagram!

Next up, remove the chicken from the skillet, add a bit of butter, plus some shallots, garlic, and orzo. I love toasting the dry orzo pasta in butter for additional flavor. The butter browns and the orzo takes on a delicious nutty flavor.

 
 
 
 
 
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Moving along, add a splash of white wine. Then add pretty much everything else. Cream, a little parmesan cheese, fresh spinach and of course sun-dried tomatoes. Slide the chicken right into the sauce, then transfer the whole skillet right to the oven. Bake for about ten to fifteen minutes…

And then? Dinner is done. Yes, this is that SIMPLE.

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So how does it taste?

I know simple skillet dinners can get a bad rap for being boring, but this is anything but boring. The sauce is creamy, hinted with lemon, garlic, and just a touch buttery too. The orzo is perfectly cooked and has a little nutty flavor.

And the chicken has a wonderful herbed flavor with a bit of heat from the crushed red pepper. It’s everything you’d expect out of a multi-step recipe, but made all in one skillet…and all SO GOOD.

What I love most about this recipe is the fact that it’s a complete dinner all-in-one. You have your protein, your carbs, and even your vegetables. I can serve this up on busy weeknights, but it’s equally great for holiday dinners with friends and family. I’ll be remaking this as soon as I get home. My family members are slowly starting to make their way back to Colorado for Christmas, so this is going to be on repeat.

Looking for other one skillet dinner ideas…check out these.

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If you make this one skillet creamy sun-dried tomato chicken and orzo be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 530 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat. Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken. Sear on both sides until golden, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
    3. To the same skillet, add the butter and shallot, cooking until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and orzo, cooking until lightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the wine and de-glaze the pan. Add 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cook 3-5 minutes, then add the cream, mustard, parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring until the spinach has wilted. Slide the chicken and any juices left on the plate back into the skillet. Transfer to the oven and cook, uncovered for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
    4. Serve the chicken topped with lemon juice and rosemary, if desired.
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  1. 5 stars
    Family favorite. Definitely adding to our lineup. Your cast iron recipes are nice and easy, yet packed with so much flavor and ingredients. Much appreciated from a busy mom.

    1. Thanks so much Angelina! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you making it! xT

    1. Hey Jordan,
      So glad to hear you have been enjoying this recipe! Sure, I bet whole milk would work nicely for you in place of the cream! xx

    1. Hi Gregory,
      The oven is going to fully cook the chicken and the orzo:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx

      1. 4 stars
        My mother recommended this recipe to me. I have made its twice now. It’s delicious, my husband loves it! He can’t have spinach so I used kale instead and it turns out great. (I also use half and half instead of heavy cream and it’s still a wonderfully creamy consistency) I’m actually making it tonight.

        1. Hey Karina,
          Fantastic! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Xx

  2. I’ve been cooking for the last year and a half only using Half Baked Harvest recipes. I am so happy that I found you Tieghan! You are truly a blessing to so many! Before you there was terrible take out for local restaurants. Anyway… this recipe is another WINNER! We all thought it was delicious! As in other comments I used low sodium chicken broth instead of water and added a little extra orzo and wine. I also used half and half and not heavy cream. I never can find shallots so I always skip that ingredient. I sprinkled some parmesan on the whole dish before baking. It was amazing and will be on repeat!

    1. Aww, thanks so much for your kind message Becki!! I appreciate you making so many recipes, I am so glad you have been enjoying cooking! Have a great Sunday! xT

  3. This was fantastic! It is delicious and heats up well as leftovers. I have made it twice – The first time following the exact recipe and the family loved it. The second time I added mushrooms, a dash of cayenne, and added a bit more broth/simmered the orzo a couple more minutes because with my first attempt the orzo was more al dente than I prefer. One note – one pound of chicken does not serve 6 people.

    1. Hi Teresa,
      Happy Sunday! I am thrilled to hear this dish turned out well for you, thanks a lot for trying it out! Xx

  4. 5 stars
    Love this recipe! I’ve made it over 5x now and I keep tweaking it! I’ve added some mushrooms with shallots, I use half water half chicken stock mix for the orzo and I use half & half for a lighter cream. Love this recipe, thanks for sharing it

    1. Hi Louise,
      Happy Friday!! So glad to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it and your comment! xT

    1. Hi Lauren,
      Yes, I would just cover with foil and reheat on low so it doesn’t dry out. I hope you love this dish! xT

  5. 5 stars
    This is my go to recipe for an easy week night meal that I know everyone in my family will enjoy eating. I shred zucchini and mix it in with the rice for extra veggies! I also recently made this for a new mama and her family and they loved it, including her two kids under 5.

    1. Thanks so much Savannah! Love to hear that this recipe always turns out well for you, thanks for making it so often! xT

    1. Hi Kelly,
      Thanks a lot for making this recipe so often, I love to hear that it always turns out well:) Happy Sunday! xT

    1. Hi Christine,
      Of course, you can use an equal amount of broth. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT

      1. Just tried this for the first timeand loved it. I even forgot to add the shallot and lemon, and it was still great!
        Can’t wait to try the leftovers tomorrow.

        1. Hey Den,
          Thanks a lot for trying this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well! Happy Saturday! Xx