One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo.
The perfect winter dinner...quick, easy, hearty, and delicious...a cherished all-in-one dinner!
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT30M
Total time: PT45M
Rating
4.47 stars (3340 reviews)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or small thighs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 cup dry orzo pasta
1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
juice of 1 lemon
fresh rosemary, for serving (optional)
Steps
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat. Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken. Sear on both sides until golden, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet.3. To the same skillet, add the butter and shallot, cooking until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and orzo, cooking until lightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the wine and de-glaze the pan. Add 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cook 3-5 minutes, then add the cream, mustard, parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring until the spinach has wilted. Slide the chicken and any juices left on the plate back into the skillet. Transfer to the oven and cook, uncovered for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.4. Serve the chicken topped with lemon juice and rosemary, if desired.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 530 kcal
Reviews
Tina Wagner on 2026-06-09 (5 stars): I love this skillet dinner! Always a hit!
Shelley Phipps on 2026-05-29 (5 stars): This is such a delicious meal! Thank you for the recipe!
Emily on 2026-05-17 (5 stars): Love this recipe and it’s always a hit. I’ve sub’d salmon and shrimp as the protein too, adjusting the cook times with the protein.
Cindy Foran on 2026-04-29 (5 stars): This is a fabulous recipe. Delicious results with minimal effect.
Michael on 2026-04-08 (5 stars): I’ve made this too many times to count.
Always outrageously good.
A definite mis en place recipe that never fails to impress. 👍💯
MichaelM
Sophia on 2026-04-01 (5 stars): Followed the recipe and it tasted great! My husband also really like it
