Description
A quick and easy one pot meal featuring tender chicken, tender orzo pasta, and fresh zucchini cooked together in a flavorful broth for a comforting and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup orzo pasta
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced zucchini and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in the orzo pasta, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the orzo is tender and the chicken is heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes