π Chicken
Creamy Orzo with Chicken in Air Fryer
A creamy and flavorful dish with tender chicken and orzo, quickly cooked in the air fryer.
π₯ Ingredients
boneless chicken thighs β 560 g (1.23 lb)
orzo β 1.5 cups (270 g)
vegetable broth β 1.5 cups (360 ml)
cooking cream β 0.5 cup (120 ml)
butter β 2 tbsp (30 g)
grated Parmesan β 0.25 cup (25 g)
large onion, finely chopped β 1 (150 g)
garlic cloves, minced β 2
oil β 2 tbsp (30 ml)
paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper β to taste
π¨βπ³ Steps
1In a small bowl, mix paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly on all sides.
2Finely chop the onion and prepare the garlic. Measure all liquid and solid ingredients to have everything ready.
3Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with oil. Place seasoned chicken pieces and let them cook without moving for 5 minutes to form a browned crust.
4Turn the meat and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side. Remove chicken pieces and set aside.
5Reduce heat and add onion and garlic to the same skillet. Stir until soft and fragrant.
6Add orzo and vegetable broth. Stir gently to release any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7Place chicken pieces over the orzo, cover the skillet, and let simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender.
8Remove chicken from the skillet. Add cooking cream and butter, stirring until a creamy and smooth sauce forms.
9Stir in Parmesan over low heat, mixing continuously until melted evenly.
10Return chicken to the skillet and let sit for a few minutes to combine flavors. Serve warm, sprinkled with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
π Shopping List
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