Creamy Chicken Mushroom Orzo

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   12 min hands-on

   • Finely dice the onion.
   • Thinly slice the mushrooms.
   • Mince the garlic.
   • Chop the rosemary and thyme.
   • Roughly chop the parsley.
   • Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.

2. Cook Chicken

   6 min hands-on

   • Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the butter.
   • Add the sliced chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
   • Remove the chicken and set aside.

3. Sauté Onion

   10 min hands-on

   • Reduce heat to medium and add the diced onion to the pan.
   • Cook for 8-10 minutes until soft and translucent.

4. Add Aromatics

   1 min hands-on

   • Stir in the minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
   • Cook for 1 minute to release flavors.

5. Cook Mushrooms

   6 min hands-on

   • Increase heat to medium-high and add the sliced mushrooms.
   • Cook for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and caramelize.

6. Deglaze with Wine

   1 min hands-on2 min waiting

   • Pour the wine into the pan and stir to deglaze.
   • Simmer for 2-3 minutes until most liquid evaporates.

7. Combine Orzo and Chicken

   3 min hands-on9 min waiting

   • Stir the orzo into the pan to coat in flavors.
   • Return the chicken and its juices to the pan.
   • Pour in the chicken stock and stir well.
   • Simmer on medium-low heat, covered, for 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.

8. Incorporate Cream and Cheese

   2 min hands-on

   • Stir in the sour cream and grated parmesan until combined.
   • Add most of the parsley, reserving some for garnish.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. Finish and Serve

   2 min hands-on

   • Ladle the creamy orzo into bowls.
   • Garnish with reserved parsley and additional parmesan.
   • Serve immediately.
   • Cooking tips:
   • Use room-temperature chicken for even cooking.
   • Stir the orzo frequently to release natural starches.
   • Add a splash of hot water or stock if the mixture is too dry.
   • Use freshly grated parmesan for a bolder flavor.
   • Adjust sour cream to balance creaminess.