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One Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo

One pot creamy sun dried tomato chicken and orzo - the image is a close-up of a plate of pasta dish. the pasta appears to be fusilli, which is a type of italian pasta, and is topped with chunks of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, and grated cheese. the dish is served on a dark brown plate with a gray cloth napkin in the background. the overall color scheme of the dish is warm and inviting, with the pasta being a light beige color and the red tomatoes and basil leaves adding a pop of green to the dish.
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A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with orzo pasta in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)
1 cup orzo pasta
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the orzo pasta to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture. Stir well to create a creamy sauce.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or basil if desired.

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