Try this flavorful and comforting recipe for garlic chicken with orzo noodles. This dish combines tender chicken breast with aromatic garlic and serves it over a bed of orzo pasta for a satisfying meal. It's perfect for a cozy dinner at home or for entertaining guests. The creamy orzo noodles complement the juicy chicken perfectly, making it a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is heated.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
- Serve the garlic chicken over a bed of orzo pasta.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Orzo pasta is not actually a type of rice, but a type of pasta that is shaped like rice grains.
Garlic has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
Chicken breasts are a lean source of protein and are low in fat.