Chicken & Asparagus with Parmesan Orzo
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
30
minutesIngredients
1 lb chicken breast
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
5 Tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup asparagus, chopped to bite size
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbs minced garlic
2 cups orzo, dry uncooked
2 cups half & half
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbs parsley
Directions
- Season the chicken on both sides with the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Over medium heat in a large skillet heat 2 tbs of the olive oil add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Remove the chicken to a separate plate and slice, cover with foil to keep warm and set aside.
- In the same skillet add 2 more tbs olive oil then add the asparagus saute for 3-5 minutes or until it softens and starts to brown. Remove to a separate plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet add 1 more tbs of olive oil then add the onion and garlic cook until the onion gets soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the orzo in and saute for 1 minute, to get it toasty a little. Add the half and half and chicken broth stir well. Bring to a boil then turn heat to low and let simmer covered (stirring frequently) for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid add the cooked asparagus, cooked chicken, and Parmesan cheese stir to melt the cheese down and Enjoy.
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This was delicious, Julia! I saw your YouTube video for this and just made it tonight. It was a huge hit with my family! Thank you!
I didn’t have asparagus, so I substituted green beans. It was really good! My family loved it, and there were no leftovers.
This is dynamite! It’s super creamy and has great flavor. A new favorite meal I cannot get out of my mind. I made it last Fall and have been craving it ever since! I had trouble securing orzo this time, so I bought an extra box once I found it, so I can make it this week (and again soon!) Thank you so much, Julia!
This recipe is DELICIOUS! We loved it! Thank you for sharing!