Saucey Chicken Au Poivre Orzo

A cozy weeknight dinner featuring chicken au poivre with orzo pasta.

By @acozykitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 0 salt
• 0 freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup orzo
• 0 salt
• 0 freshly ground black pepper
• 0 chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side.
3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
8. Stir the cooked orzo into the skillet with the chicken and sauce, mixing well to combine.
9. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
10. Serve the chicken and orzo hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.