creamy chicken risoni

Creamy Tomato Chicken Risoni (also known as Orzo) is the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner, all made in the one pan with maximum flavour! The chicken is seasoned in a flavour-packed seasoning before being topped on perfectly cooked, creamy risoni that takes on a risotto-like texture, all with minimal prep and minimal washing up!

Creamy Tomato Chicken Risoni (Orzo)

chicken breasts, halved lengthways to make 4 schnitzels

tsp garlic, freshly minced

Italian herb mix (or substitute with dried oregano)

tsp sweet paprika

½ tsp salt flakes

black pepper

olive oil

water

unsalted butter

tomatoes

risoni/orzo (uncooked)

chicken stock

thickened/heavy cream

Dijon mustard

lemon juice

baby spinach leaves

Parmesan cheese,

Salt and pepper,

In a shallow dish, combine the chicken with the garlic, Italian herb mix, sweet paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. Use your hands if needed to ensure the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade. 

Heat a large, deep pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 minutes or until just cooked through, turning once halfway. Add 1/4 cup of water in the last 2 minutes of cooking to help deglaze the pan and lift all the delicious drippings. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate. 

To the same pan, add the butter. Once melted, add the sun-dried tomatoes, risoni, chicken stock, thickened cream, Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low so that it is bubbling gently. Cook for 10-12 minutes, uncovered, stirring regularly (see note 1 below for tips). 

Turn the heat off and remove the pan from the heat. Stir through the spinach leaves and the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return the chicken to the pan to heat through (slice it first if desired), then cover and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes before serving (see note 2 for tips on how to get the perfect consistency). 

Gorgeous!! Could eat this everyday and super easy to make! :)

Delicious, quick and easy to make. My family loved this recipe.

This was so easy to make and absolutely delicious! My family went back for seconds! Definitely will make this again!! So yum!

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