Creamy Mushroom Chicken Orzo

A plate with creamy mushroom orzo topped with chopped green onions and a piece of seasoned, cooked chicken breast, set on a rustic wooden table beside a white napkin. A fork rests on the plate.

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Orzo

This creamy mushroom chicken orzo is a one-pan dinner made with seared chicken, garlicky white wine mushrooms, and goat cheese melted into the pasta for a luscious cozy finish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken mushroom pasta, creamy mushroom chicken, mushroon chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 592kcal

Author: Ansley Beutler

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs chicken breast 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise into 4 thin pieces about ½ inch thick
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup white wine or more broth
1 white onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
16 oz mushrooms sliced
2 cups orzo
4 - 5 cups chicken broth low sodium
4 oz goat cheese

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Instructions

Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
1 ½ lbs chicken breast, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoon olive oil
Deglaze the skillet with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine simmer until reduced by about half.
½ cup white wine
Add the diced onion, garlic, and mushrooms to the pan, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Cook until the mushrooms are golden and tender and the onions are softened.
1 white onion, 2 cloves garlic, 16 oz mushrooms
Stir in the orzo and let it toast with the mushrooms for 1–2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Start with 4 cups and add more if needed. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
2 cups orzo, 4 - 5 cups chicken broth
Once the orzo is soft and creamy, stir in the goat cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Nestle the chicken breasts back into the pan and warm through.
4 oz goat cheese
Serve warm in bowls and enjoy.

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