Loaded with flavors and texture, this is a delicious and easy one pot meal that everyone will love!
Servings : 6servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
8chicken drumsticks
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonsbutter
1yellow onion, diced
4garlic cloves, minced
2cupsorzo pasta
2-1/2cupsorganic low sodium chicken broth(I use Pacific Natural Foods)
1pintcherry tomatoes, halved
1bag(6 to 8 ounces) baby spinach
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/2cupshredded parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
Season chicken and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Melt butter in skillet; add diced onion and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; stir in garlic and continue to cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in orzo pasta; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add chicken broth and stir to combine.
Arrange prepared chicken over the orzo.
Add tomatoes and spinach on top; season with salt and pepper, and bring mixture to a boil.
Lower the heat to a simmer; cover and cook until the orzo has completely absorbed the liquid and the chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.