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Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken Orzo

Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken Orzo

This garlic Parmesan crusted chicken orzo is an easy one pot dinner made with tender chicken, creamy Parmesan orzo and a crispy garlic Parmesan topping. It is packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2½ cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup mozzarella grated
  • ¼ cup Parmesan grated
Seasonings:
  • Kinders Cowboy Butter Seasoning
  • Kinders Lemon Butter Garlic Seasoning
Topping:
  • ½ cup panko
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Parsley
  • Garlic salt

Directions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Add olive oil to a large oven safe skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. Add chicken and season with Kinders Cowboy Butter Seasoning and Kinders Lemon Butter Garlic Seasoning. Cook until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Add Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add orzo and chicken stock. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the orzo is creamy and tender.
  8. In a small bowl, mix panko, olive oil, parsley and garlic salt.
  9. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the top of the orzo.
  10. Bake uncovered at 425°F for 5 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes until the panko is golden and crispy.