One-Pan Chicken Dinner with Orzo
This one-pan chicken dinner recipe with orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy burrata is the ultimate cozy, flavor-packed meal. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, cut into strips
- ½ lb orzo
- ⅓ cup white wine or chicken broth as a substitute
- 3 –3 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano
- 1 small burrata
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, combine rosemary, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and olive oil. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
Step 2: Sear the Chicken
- Heat a large, deep skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken skin-side down in the pan and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until deeply golden and crispy. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: Build the Base
- In the same pan, add the chopped shallot and garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and orzo, toasting the orzo for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 4: Deglaze the Pan
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth if substituting). Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Step 5: Cook the Chicken & Orzo
- Return the chicken thighs, along with any juices they’ve released, to the pan. Nestle them into the orzo mixture.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
Step 6: Finish with Cheese
- Stir in the grated Parmigiano.
- Top with whole slices of burrata and fresh basil leaves. Let the burrata melt and bubble for 1–2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 2388kcal | Carbohydrates: 200g | Protein: 198g | Fat: 83g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 517mg | Sodium: 7584mg | Potassium: 4155mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 816IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 882mg | Iron: 12mg
