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 (3354 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
Shay Studley Toland on 2026-11-12 (5 stars): I make this often. in fact, I am making it right now for my adult son who is home for the night. He requested it over eating out at a restaurant and alllll the other meals so you know it’s good. I almost always make it with both chicken breasts and thighs. I often add some bone broth instead of water and sometimes instead of the wine if I don’t have any on hand.
Laura on 2026-11-07 (5 stars): I’ve cooked this before and love! What do you think of using kale instead of spinach?
Scott on 2026-10-23 (5 stars): Five stars isn’t nearly enough for this dish. It’s become regular in our rotation, and it’s often requested. Always been a home run when we serve to guests, with almost everyone asking for the recipe before they leave.
Alex on 2026-10-22 (5 stars): What would you recommend to switch the orzo with if I wanted to make this for someone who wasn't a huge orzo fan also not a risotto fan. Love this dish
