Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop garlic finely and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté the seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute before incorporating the orzo pasta.
- Pour in the chicken broth to cover; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo absorbs most of the liquid (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg