Description
Creamy Dijon Chicken and Orzo is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts in a rich, tangy sauce served over perfectly cooked orzo pasta. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive meal, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its creamy texture and delightful flavors, it’s bound to become a favorite that everyone will ask for again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for a smooth cooking experience.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Whisk in Dijon mustard, soy sauce, heavy cream, and chicken broth until combined and bubbly.
- Cook orzo in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once the sauce has thickened (about 3-4 minutes), return the chicken to the skillet along with cooked orzo. Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve on plates, drizzling with additional sauce if desired, and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg