# Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce with Orzo and Spinach

Recipe by [Lucas Moreau](https://fridge.menu/en/u/lucasmoreau)

A cosy one-pot supper of chicken, orzo and spinach in a creamy tomato sauce.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Pasta

Contains: gluten, milk

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## Ingredients

- 600 g [Chicken breast](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chicken-breast) — cut into large cubes
- 1 tbsp [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 4 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely grated
- 75 g [Sun-dried tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 2 tsp [Oregano](https://fridge.menu/en/i/oregano) — dried
- 1 tsp [Dried thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 0.5 tsp [Dried rosemary](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-rosemary)
- 100 ml [Double cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whipping-cream)
- 3 tbsp [Tomato paste](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste)
- 800 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 400 g [Orzo pasta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pasta)
- 1 bunch [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — fresh
- 100 g [Spinach](https://fridge.menu/en/i/spinach)
- 100 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — finely grated
- 2 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- 10 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — fresh

## Steps

1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and toss it in a mixture of flour, salt and pepper.
2. Heat a pan with olive oil, add the butter and let it melt.
3. Fry the chicken over medium heat until nicely coloured and golden.
4. Remove the chicken and let it rest briefly on a plate.
5. In the same pan add the sun-dried tomatoes, onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes over medium heat.
6. Add the oregano, thyme, rosemary, cream, tomato paste and two-thirds of the stock, stir and bring to the boil.
7. Add the orzo and chicken to the sauce, stir and cover with a lid.
8. Simmer covered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender. (11 min)
9. Stir in the baby spinach, Parmesan and basil leaves, season with salt and pepper.

Published 2026-10-07

https://fridge.menu/en/r/chicken-orzo-with-spinach-czoqtj1w

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