One-Pot Balsamic Chicken and Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for One-Pot Balsamic Chicken and Orzo that brings comfort food to your table with minimal cleanup.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and chicken broth.
- Stir in orzo, salt, pepper, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is al dente and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in chopped spinach until wilted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: One-Pot Balsamic Chicken and Orzo, easy recipes, comfort food