One-Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe
In this One-Pot Chicken and Orzo recipe, crispy chicken thighs cooks right on top of the orzo in a garlicky tomato sauce with basil. It’s simple to make, and you can serve it straight from the oven with your favorite side salad.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on )
- 1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 -3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 -4 tablespoons grated pecorino romano (or Parmesan cheese, optional)
- ¼ cup basil (chiffonade)
Steps
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Season chicken thighs with ¾ tsp of salt & bring to room temperature; thoroughly dry chicken skin with a paper towel before step 2.
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Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat, add chicken thighs skin side down. Render until golden and crisp, about 12-15 minutes. Remove chicken from pan.
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In the same pan, add onion and remaining salt and saute until aromatic, 4-5 minutes.
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Add orzo and toast 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most pieces are lightly golden and there is a nutty aroma.
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Add garlic and mix to combine. Add tomato paste and cook to caramelize, 2-3 minutes.
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Add chicken broth & bring to a boil. Nestle chicken thighs, flesh side down, into the orzo (make sure that the skin is NOT in the liquid) and transfer to the oven Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until orzo is cooked through.*
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Serve in cooking vessel and top with grated cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (10% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken thighs | 4 | - | - |
| kosher salt | 1 tsp | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 0.5 tablespoon | - | - |
| onion | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| uncooked orzo | 1 cup | - | - |
| -3 cloves garlic | 2 | - | - |
| tomato paste | 0.5 cup | $0.75/kg | $0.09 |
| chicken broth | 3 cups | - | - |
| -4 tablespoons grated pecorino romano | 2 | - | - |
| basil | 0.25 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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