Description
Chicken and Butternut Squash Orzo is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, sweet roasted butternut squash, and creamy orzo pasta for a comforting meal. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make recipe brings family and friends together around the dinner table. With its rich flavors and delightful texture, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups diced butternut squash
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and brown on each side for about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in diced butternut squash, thyme, and sage; cook for another minute.
- Pour in orzo and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 10–12 minutes until orzo absorbs most of the liquid.
- Stir in cream or milk, adjust seasoning if necessary, and simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg