One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes and Orzo

Tender chicken breasts cooked with a fragrant garlic-herb sauce, paired with plump cherry tomatoes and fluffy orzo in a single pan.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless (about 6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place chicken in skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release browned bits; bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup orzo pasta and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, then bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, add 2 tbsp fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and cook for 2 minutes more, until chicken is heated through and flavors are combined.