One Skillet Tuscan Chicken and Orzo
The wonderful flavors of creamy Italian sausage soup are reworked into a creamy chicken and orzo dinner!
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. 2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. 3. Cook the sausage In a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat until browned all over. Wiggle the chicken into the sausage. Add the onions, garlic, and thyme. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, 3-5 minutes per side. 4. Add the butter, orzo, celery, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Cook until lightly golden, 2 minutes. Add the broth and kale. Bring to a boil, cook for 3-5 minutes, then add the cream and pesto. Sprinkle over the parmesan. Transfer to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the chicken.5. Serve the chicken, orzo, and sauce topped with thyme. YUM.
Nutrition per serving
584kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$3985.00
$3985.00
Per Serving
$664.00/serving
$664.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$7970.00 vs buying!
~$7970.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (81% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| boneless chicken breasts or thighs | 6 | $382.00 |
| salt and black pepper | - | - |
| Italian seasoning | 2 tsp | $60.00 |
| spicy Italian chicken sausage | 0.75 lb | $82.00 |
| yellow onion | 1 | $50.00 |
| garlic | 4 cloves | $790.00 |
| fresh thyme | 2 tbsp | $59.00 |
| salted butter | 2 tbsp | $33.00 |
| dry orzo pasta | 1 cup | $93.00 |
| chopped celery | 0.5 cup | $60.00 |
| chili flakes | - | - |
| broth or water | 2 cups | - |
| finely chopped kale | 2 cups | - |
| heavy cream | 1 cup | $250.00 |
| basil pesto | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $1501.00 |
| grated parmesan cheese | 1 cup | $625.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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