One Skillet Tuscan Chicken and Orzo
The wonderful flavors of creamy Italian sausage soup are reworked into a creamy chicken and orzo dinner!
Servings: 6
Calories: 584kcal
Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- salt and black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3/4 pound spicy Italian chicken sausage
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- chili flakes
- 2 cups broth or water
- 2 cups finely chopped kale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. 2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. 3. Cook the sausage In a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat until browned all over. Wiggle the chicken into the sausage. Add the onions, garlic, and thyme. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, 3-5 minutes per side. 4. Add the butter, orzo, celery, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Cook until lightly golden, 2 minutes. Add the broth and kale. Bring to a boil, cook for 3-5 minutes, then add the cream and pesto. Sprinkle over the parmesan. Transfer to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the chicken.5. Serve the chicken, orzo, and sauce topped with thyme. YUM.
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Nutrition
Calories: 584kcal
