00:02This one-pan wonder is about to become your secret weapon for those nights when you need to look like a culinary genius without actually breaking a sweat.
00:11For this dish, you'll need 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces, seasoned with a half teaspoon salt and a quarter teaspoon pepper, and cooked in one tablespoon olive oil.
00:23The flavor base includes 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, and 1 cup drained, chopped, sun-dried tomatoes.
00:34For the orzo and sauce, gather 1 cup dry orzo pasta, 2.5 cups chicken broth, 1 cup half-and-half, more if needed, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1.5 cup chopped fresh basil.
00:45To prepare this creamy chicken and orzo dish, start by seasoning 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken pieces with one-half teaspoon salt and one-quarter teaspoon pepper.
00:57Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink.
01:05Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, and 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes.
01:16Stir in 1 cup dry orzo and 2.5 cups chicken broth.
01:20Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 10 to 12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
01:25Finish by adding 1 cup half-and-half, 1 cup grated Parmesan, and 1.5 cup chopped fresh basil, stirring until creamy.
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