Description
Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Orzo is a delightful one-pan dish that transforms weeknight dinners into culinary adventures. With tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, fresh zucchini adding crunch, and orzo pasta soaking up savory garlic butter flavors, this meal is both comforting and vibrant. Perfect for busy nights or impressing guests, it’s a family favorite that guarantees applause around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping zucchini and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown—about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and zucchini to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil; add orzo and stir occasionally for about 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg