Description
Indulge in this Creamy Ricotta Chicken and Orzo Skillet, a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender chicken breasts, creamy ricotta, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta. With hints of garlic, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon, this dish is bursting with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it promises minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add orzo and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer; cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8–10 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then reduce heat to low. Mix in ricotta cheese and lemon zest until creamy and combined.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with additional olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg