One Pan Chive and Onion Chicken Orzo

4.50 from 2 votes

One Pan Chive and Onion Chicken Orzo

This easy one pan recipe is bursting with chive and onion flavor and is full of chicken thighs, orzo pasta, and fresh spinach. A complete meal in one pan!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken, One Pot, Orzo, Pasta, Spinach

Servings:

Author: Carolyn Stilwell

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil more to serve
2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter I used Kerrygold Chive & Onion Butter Blend; divided
1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
1 Yellow Onion diced; 1 small onion or 1/2 a large onion
4 cloves Garlic minced
1.5 cups Orzo Pasta uncooked
3 cups Chicken Broth more as needed
2 cups Baby Spinach
2 tablespoon Fresh Chives thinly sliced

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Instructions

Heat olive oil and 1/2 tbsp of butter in a high-rimmed sauté pan over medium heat. Add the bite-size pieces of chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for about 7 minutes a side to get some golden-color on the chicken. The chicken doesn't need to be fully cooked at this point. Set aside on a plate.
In the same pan, add the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the minced garlic and, stir to combine, and cook for another minute.
Add the uncooked orzo and another 1/2 tbsp of butter. Stir to combine and let the orzo toast for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Add back the set aside chicken.
Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until the orzo is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed. Add additional water or broth as needed if the liquid absorbs too quickly.
Once the orzo is cooked through, add the spinach. Stir to combine. The spinach should wilt quickly. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and stir to combine.
Divide among bowls and sprinkle with fresh chives, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of flakey salt as desired.

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