One Pot Family Dinner with Chicken and Creamy Orzo

This one pot family dinner with chicken and creamy orzo is surprisingly dairy-free, made with just a handful of healthy ingredients and 4 spices. Simply add everything to the the pot, bring to a gentle boil, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1/2 red onion
• 4 mushrooms
• 1 small zucchini
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 cup dry orzo pasta (looks and cooks like rice!)
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• fresh parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)

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One Pot Family Dinner with Chicken and Creamy Orzo

Author: Jen Casey, Nutritionist | Mama Bare Wellness Cooking Method:stovetop Cuisine:American Courses:30 MINUTE MEALS HEALTHY FAMILY MEALS ONE PAN MEALS

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 30 minutesTotal time: 40 minutesServings:4 servings

Description

This one pot family dinner with chicken and creamy orzo is surprisingly dairy-free, made with just a handful of healthy ingredients and 4 spices. Simply add everything to the the pot, bring to a gentle boil, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1/2 red onion
• 4 mushrooms
• 1 small zucchini
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 cup dry orzo pasta
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• fresh parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat on the stovetop
2. Slice chicken breasts into long strips or chunks and add to the warm oil, along with loosely chopped onion, mushrooms, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes
3. Add in the spices and stir into the chicken/vegetable mix
4. Pour in the dry orzo, coconut milk and chicken broth. Put a lid on the pot and increase the heat to a gentle boil. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
5. Remove the lid, add parmesan cheese (optional) and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving in 4 bowls

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Keywords:30 minute meals, One pot meals

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