Creamy Spinach Mushroom Orzo
A comforting, creamy skillet with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and bright greens folded into pillowy orzo. This dish balances richness with brightness and comes together in one pan for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breats or thighs (1lb)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or dried Italian herbs
For the Creamy Orzo
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot or small onion finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 3 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice plus zest if desired
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste