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Creamy pesto orzo with sun dried tomatoes and chicken in a bowl with a fork.
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5 from 5 votes

Pesto Orzo Recipe

This creamy pesto orzo with sun-dried tomatoes and chicken is an easy one pot meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry, Dinners, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy chicken orzo, creamy orzo, creamy pesto orzo, parmesan orzo, pesto chicken orzo, pesto orzo
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 2 cloves of garlic grated or minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth more if needed
  • 2 cups cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat a deep pan, Dutch oven, or pot over medium-high heat. Add in the orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, garlic, Italian seasoning and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir everything together and toast the orzo for a minute.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring it to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for about 12 minutes or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir often to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan. You may need to add additional chicken broth if it’s absorbed before the orzo is tender. Add additional broth a couple tablespoons at a time.
  • When the orzo is tender, stir in the cream, parmesan cheese, chicken, and basil. Cook another minute or so until it's warmed through. Taste for seasoning and garnish with extra parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.

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Nutrition

Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 245mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g