Onepot Orzo Viking Pot: Hearty Recipe for Food Lovers
This Onepot Orzo Viking Pot is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices in one pot. Experience the rich flavors of Nordic cuisine in just one hour and forty minutes!
- Author: lina
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nordic
- 2 chicken breast fillets (about 400g), diced
- 1 cup orzo (Greek rice pasta)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Wait about 2 minutes until the oil is hot, making sure it doesn't smoke.
- Add the diced onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are translucent. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add the diced chicken breast fillets to the pot and sauté for another 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown on all sides. Ensure the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the diced carrots, bell pepper, and chopped garlic, and cook everything together for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Sprinkle the paprika, thyme, and oregano over the mixture and stir well to evenly distribute the spices. Let it simmer for 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Pour the chicken broth and cream into the pot and bring everything to a boil. Wait until the liquid is bubbling, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the orzo. Stir well to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
- Season the Onepot Orzo Viking Pot with salt and pepper. Make sure to distribute the spices well to enjoy the full flavor.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish as desired with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: You can replace the chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.