Description
A creamy and delicious Tuscan chicken orzo dish that is perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower orzo (or regular orzo if not strictly keto)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine. Gently fold in the cauliflower orzo and mix until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian dressing for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute the spinach with kale or arugula for a different taste and texture.
- Serve with pork rinds, celery sticks, or cucumber slices for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: varies
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo, Chicken, Orzo, Italian, Dinner