Chicken Recipes One Pot Chicken Orzo Dinner
When I make dinner on a busy weeknight, I want comfort without chaos. This one pot chicken orzo hits that sweet spot. Juicy chicken cooks in the same pan as tender orzo, fresh veggies, and light seasoning. The result is a meal that feels cozy but not heavy.
I love that it’s both hearty and clean, the kind of recipe that keeps us full without weighing us down. Think of it as the middle ground between takeout and a five course meal. No need to scrub five different pans later either. Just one pot, one spoon, and a big smile at the table.
If you’ve been searching for clean eating chicken recipes that still taste like home, this one will be your new go to. It’s one of those one pot chicken recipes that doubles as comfort food and weeknight sanity saver. And trust me, once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to keep it on repeat.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic. Stir until fragrant and softened.
- Mix in zucchini and red bell pepper. Cook a few minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, oregano, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer about 12 minutes until orzo is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Remove from heat, stir in parmesan and parsley, then serve warm.