Description
A delicious and easy-to-make one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta seasoned with aromatic shawarma spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken thighs and season with shawarma spice blend, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until chicken is browned on all sides.
- Add orzo and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until orzo is cooked and chicken is tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the spice blend.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be served with a side of yogurt or tzatziki for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One-Pot, Shawarma, Chicken, Orzo, Easy Meals