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Creamy Chicken Orzo
Hoofdgerecht

Creamy Chicken Orzo

35 minVoor 2Nutri-Score C€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

2 personen
  • chicken breast (diced)Vlees1 stuk
  • olive oilVoorraadkast15 ml
  • garlic (minced)Groente en fruit3 stukken
  • onion (small, finely chopped)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • red pepper flakesKruiden en specerijen2,5 g
  • onion powderKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • Italian seasoningKruiden en specerijen2 g
  • paprikaKruiden en specerijen2 g
  • dried oreganoKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • salt (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • orzo pasta (dry)Granen180 g
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Groente en fruit7 stukken
  • tomato sauceVoorraadkast30 ml
  • chicken brothVoorraadkast120 ml
  • heavy creamZuivel120 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Zuivel25 g
  • spinach (handful)Groente en fruit60 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)Groente en fruit5 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

693kcal

Koolhydraten
73 g
Eiwitten
31 g
Vetten
31 g
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wat je gebruikt

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  • Koekenpan
  • Spatel

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the diced chicken breast dry and season with paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, salt and black pepper.
    Stap 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
    Stap 2
  3. Build the base

    • Lower the heat, add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.
    • Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
    Stap 3
  4. Toast the orzo

    • Add the dry orzo and stir to coat it in the aromatics.
    • Toast for a couple of minutes until lightly golden.
    Stap 4
  5. Simmer with tomatoes and broth

    • Add the cherry tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir well.
    • Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
    Stap 5
  6. Make it creamy

    • Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream.
    • Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
    • Return the chicken to the pan.
    Stap 6
  7. Wilt the spinach and serve

    • Add the spinach and stir until just wilted.
    • Taste and adjust salt and black pepper.
    • Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley.
    Stap 7