Chicken and Asparagus with Parmesan Orzo
This chicken and aspragus orzo is a light, spring-inspired skillet with juicy chicken, tender asparagus, and creamy Parmesan orzo.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- ½ tsp salt and pepper
- 5 Tbs olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ 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 and half
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbs parsley
Instructions
- 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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Nutrition
Calories: 920kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1816mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1336IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 518mg | Iron: 3mg
