Description
A delicious one-pot chicken risoni (orzo) dish with crispy salami, creamy sauce, and flavorful spices. This hearty and satisfying meal is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Spice Mix
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp sage powder (optional)
Crispy Salami
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 100g/ 3 oz salami stick, cut into small batons
Chicken
- 2 x 250g / 8 oz chicken breasts, cut into thin steaks
Other Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chardonnay or dry white wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cups risoni/orzo, uncooked
- 400g / 14 oz canned chickpeas, drained
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 cup thickened/heavy cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan, grated
- 150g/ 5 oz baby spinach or kale
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Spice Mix: Mix the spices and season the chicken.
- Crispy Salami: Cook salami until crispy, then set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Sear chicken until golden, then set aside.
- Sauté: Cook garlic and onion, deglaze with wine.
- Risoni: Add tomato paste, risoni, chickpeas, stock, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Cream & Spinach: Stir in cream, parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until wilted.
- Finish: Slice chicken, serve over risoni, top with crispy salami, parmesan, and basil.
Notes
- Make sure to check the risoni for doneness before serving.
- Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: One-Pot Chicken Risoni, Orzo Recipe, Crispy Salami, Creamy Sauce
