Creamy Chicken and Orzo

This is a easy, comforting one skillet dish with chicken, vegetables and creamy tender orzo.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup orzo
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon Tuscan Seasoning
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons Nocellara del Belice Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees
2. Add the chicken to a bowl and season with the Tuscan seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. 
3. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet.  Add the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.  Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and saute for 5 minutes until the vegetables start to get tender.
4. Mix the orzo in with the vegetables and toast for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and scrape up any brown bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.  Return the chicken to the pan and stir in the cream.
5. Transfer to the oven and cook for 15 minutes until the orzo is tender.  Top with parmesan cheese and parsley. 

Takes 30 minutes

Serves 4