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This One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo is the perfect winter dinner…quick, easy, hearty, and delicious! Pan-seared Italian seasoned chicken breasts in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce. Cooked together with orzo pasta for a complete dinner made in just ONE skillet. Truly one of those all-in-one dinners that everyone at the table will love. Great for a weeknight, but equally fancy enough to serve up at your next holiday dinner. You can’t go wrong with this warming skillet dinner.

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It’s hard to believe that we’re entering the second week of December and are only just two and half weeks out from Christmas…and only three and half weeks from the New Year. Where is the time going!?

As I type this up I’m getting ready to take-off for NYC. By the time you all read this, I will be in the city. I have to say, I’m really excited for this trip, but equally excited to return home on Thursday, and finally be HOME for the remainder of the year. I know many of you travel for work weekly, but as you all know, I’m such a homebody at heart. So I’m excited to have some time to enjoy the remainder of December with my family. Anyone else in the same mindset?

With that in mind, I’m always looking for the easiest recipes this time of year. The days are incredibly short and things are busy between work and holiday prep. Quick and simple dinners that everyone at the dinner table will eat are what I strive to create.

Enter this skillet creamy sun-dried tomato chicken and orzo.

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To make this all-in-one dinner…

Start with a skillet. I love using a cast iron skillet, but any oven-safe skillet or even dutch oven works great. You’ll want to season the chicken up with a few dried herbs and spices…oregano, paprika, and just a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Then sear the chicken until it’s golden.

PS. if you don’t have a cast iron skillet, check out the current Staub giveaway we’re hosting on Instagram!

Next up, remove the chicken from the skillet, add a bit of butter, plus some shallots, garlic, and orzo. I love toasting the dry orzo pasta in butter for additional flavor. The butter browns and the orzo takes on a delicious nutty flavor.

 
 
 
 
 
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Moving along, add a splash of white wine. Then add pretty much everything else. Cream, a little parmesan cheese, fresh spinach and of course sun-dried tomatoes. Slide the chicken right into the sauce, then transfer the whole skillet right to the oven. Bake for about ten to fifteen minutes…

And then? Dinner is done. Yes, this is that SIMPLE.

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So how does it taste?

I know simple skillet dinners can get a bad rap for being boring, but this is anything but boring. The sauce is creamy, hinted with lemon, garlic, and just a touch buttery too. The orzo is perfectly cooked and has a little nutty flavor.

And the chicken has a wonderful herbed flavor with a bit of heat from the crushed red pepper. It’s everything you’d expect out of a multi-step recipe, but made all in one skillet…and all SO GOOD.

What I love most about this recipe is the fact that it’s a complete dinner all-in-one. You have your protein, your carbs, and even your vegetables. I can serve this up on busy weeknights, but it’s equally great for holiday dinners with friends and family. I’ll be remaking this as soon as I get home. My family members are slowly starting to make their way back to Colorado for Christmas, so this is going to be on repeat.

Looking for other one skillet dinner ideas…check out these.

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If you make this one skillet creamy sun-dried tomato chicken and orzo be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

@halfbakedharvest

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One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo.

Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 530 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat. Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken. Sear on both sides until golden, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
    3. To the same skillet, add the butter and shallot, cooking until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and orzo, cooking until lightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the wine and de-glaze the pan. Add 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cook 3-5 minutes, then add the cream, mustard, parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring until the spinach has wilted. Slide the chicken and any juices left on the plate back into the skillet. Transfer to the oven and cook, uncovered for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
    4. Serve the chicken topped with lemon juice and rosemary, if desired.
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  2. 5 stars
    Made this last night and it turned out great! Came together quickly and easy clean up. Love the one skillet recipes!! Thanks so much Tieghan!

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    1. Hey Nicole,
      I am so glad this recipe worked out for you, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xTieghan

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  3. 5 stars
    Made this for dinner last night and it was absolutely delicious. Top with a little more Parmesan and lemon juice right out of the oven and it was perfect. So creamy and flavorful, and so easy. Super excited to eat the leftovers for lunch today. This one is definitely going in the rotation.

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    1. Hey Danielle,
      Yes, chicken broth will work well here. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan

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  5. I am so excited to try this recipe! Unfortunately I cannot find orzo anywhere, so I bought mini shell pasta. Will this be an okay alternative?

    Thank you and Happy Holidays!

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    1. Hey Hannah,
      Yes, those should work just fine! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan

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    1. Hey Chelsea,
      You can use chicken broth in place of the wine. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan

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  7. 5 stars
    This is the second recipe I’ve made of yours and I’m in love! It’s so simple yet packed with flavor. I ended up using a cast iron skillet and it drove this recipe home! Usually whenni try new recipies I try to follow as is, however I did make a couple minor adjustments. I had 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts on hand so I figured I should double the spice rub ingredients. I also added salt to the rub. The recipe then asks for water to cook the orzo, but I subbed that for sodium free chicken stock for flavor. The sun dried tomatoes I had were sized a little smaller than a quarter so I chopped them up to make them more manageable. Aside from those minor changes, I followed and it came out PERFECTLY! Thanks for another amazing recipe!

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  8. Can we make this without using the oven? I currently don’t have one , so trying to find recipes that don’t require an oven.

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    1. Hey Bashak,
      Sure, you could continue to simmer this on the stove top. I hope you love the recipe! Happy Holidays! xTieghan

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  9. 5 stars
    Absolutely fantastic! I’ve made so many of your recipes and I love them all, but this one is truly excellent. Thank you so so much!

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  11. 5 stars
    It was delicious, my very picky 3 year old loved it! It was easy to make and we will definitely make it again. Thank you!

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  12. 5 stars
    Simple to make and full of flavor! My husband was drooling each bite and my son was asking for seconds! Followed recipe almost exact. Minor changes were herb de Provence for dried oregano and fresh thyme for fresh rosemary – based on what I had on hand. Yum! Yum! Yum!

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    1. Hey Carolina,
      Absolutely! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan

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  15. Making this now and it’s in the oven!!! Our house smells delicious! I seriously make at least 3 of your recipes each week and I have yet to be disappointed with one… you are seriously talented. <3

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