Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
Creamy orzo and Tuscan-style chicken in one skillet—comfort food meets elegance.
Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
4 pieces pork chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Make sure the pan is hot before placing pork chops inside.
- Season pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides. Place them in the skillet and sear each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add butter to the pan, and let it melt. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Spoon melted garlic butter over the pork chops continuously for 1-2 minutes, ensuring they are basted well and evenly.
- Once pork chops are fully cooked to your desired doneness, remove from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the tops of the pork chops before serving. Serve them warm for the best taste.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo brings sun-drenched Italian flavor to your table. Juicy chicken, tender orzo, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes unite in a rich parmesan cream sauce. Pair it with a chilled glass of Chardonnay or a light Pinot Noir for a balanced, comforting, wine-worthy dinner you’ll crave again.
