Creamy Ricotta Chicken and Orzo Skillet 🍽️✨
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook the Orzo:
- In a large skillet, bring water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken:
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and dried Italian herbs, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Mix in Chicken and Orzo:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained orzo.
- Stir everything together until well mixed and heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4
Indulge in this creamy and comforting Ricotta Chicken and Orzo Skillet, perfect for a cozy dinner! 🍽️✨