Creamy Tomato Orzo with Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Creamy Tomato Orzo with Chicken

This 30-minute creamy tomato orzo with chicken recipe is a fabulous one pot meal that's elegant with a touch of white wine! Using rotisserie chicken makes it super easy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Creamy Tomato Chicken Orzo, Creamy Tomato Orzo with Chicken

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small onion chopped finely
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1 cup uncooked orzo
2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 handful fresh basil torn
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the oil and butter to a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Pour in the white wine and let it bubble for 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning.
Add in the chicken broth, cream, and orzo. Increase the heat to high. Give it a good stir to ensure the tomato paste has dissolved. Once it starts to boil, cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring often. You will need to turn the heat down at some point to maintain a constant simmer (medium or even medium-low) so it's bubbling but not boiling like crazy.
Stir in the chicken, parmesan, and basil. Take the pot off the heat and cover for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up to your liking. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve!

Notes

Important: If the orzo is soaking up the liquid too fast (like before it's cooked), turn the heat down and/or add a splash more broth or cream. If there's too much liquid, cover the pot for longer than suggested in the last step of the recipe and the orzo will absorb it fast, or continue cooking it over a low heat.

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