Description
Imagine stepping into your kitchen, the comforting aroma of One Pot Garlic Butter Chicken wafting through the air. This dish brings simplicity and elegance together, offering a canvas of flavors that warm the heart and satisfy the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 450 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 450 grams uncooked orzo
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 950 milliliters chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Cook until both sides are golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in orzo to coat with butter and garlic.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and let cook until orzo is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Add melted butter over the top and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs to enhance flavor.
- Ensure the skillet is hot for a better sear on the chicken.
- Stir the orzo occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: One Pot Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe