One Pot Chicken and Orzo Meal Prep
This One Pot Chicken and Orzo Meal Prep is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, hearty orzo, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked together in a single pot. Perfect for busy weekdays, it stores well in the fridge, making it an ideal choice for meal prepping.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, then add them to the pot. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- 4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the orzo pasta, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is cooked and chicken is fully cooked through.
- 5. Once cooked, stir in the chopped spinach until wilted, then remove from heat. Let cool before portioning into meal prep containers.
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