Creamy One Skillet Chicken with Mushrooms and Orzo

• Meat

  • 4 Chicken breasts or 6 boneless chicken thighs

• Produce

  • 8 oz Cremini mushrooms
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cups Spinach, fresh

• Canned Goods

  • 2 1/4 cups Chicken stock

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Orzo pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Cream
  • 1 Parm or feta

Found on laughingspatula.com

Description

Directions

• Wash and pat dry chicken.
• Sprinkle liberally with salt and fresh ground pepper.
• Heat large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat.
• Add olive oil and butter. Heat about two minutes until bubbly.
• Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms. (chicken will not be cooked through but will continue cooking with orzo).
• Remove seared chicken to plate and keep warm.
• Add mushrooms to hot skillet and sauté until golden.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add garlic and orzo to pan and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Add chicken stock, cream and spinach.
• Nestle chicken on top of orzo mixture.
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until internal temp of chicken reaches 165 degrees and orzo is tender.
• Top with parm or feta and serve!