One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Orzo – super simple to make and ready to eat in under 30 minutes! Tender chicken, taco seasoning, orzo pasta, black beans, corn, Rotel, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, sour cream, and cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this chicken enchilada orzo is sure to become a family favorite.
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Easy One-Pan Chicken Dinner
Prepare your taste buds for a fiesta of flavors with this Chicken Enchilada Orzo! Tender pieces of seasoned chicken, savory black beans, sweet corn, and Rotel tomatoes, all simmered together in a zesty enchilada sauce and tossed with orzo pasta. This dish is a comfort food that’s sure to leave you craving more. Whether enjoyed as a satisfying weeknight dinner or served up for a festive gathering with friends and family, this chicken pasta is guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table!
How to Make Chicken Orzo Recipe
This recipe is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with taco seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until the chicken is golden brown and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add chicken broth, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, enchilada sauce, and orzo pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer until the pasta is tender. Stir in cooked chicken, black beans, corn kernels, and sour cream. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs such as fresh parsley or cilantro.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- You can use any uncooked chicken you prefer. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken tenderloins, or chicken thighs all work great.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
- What is Orzo? Orzo is s a thin, oval, rice shaped type of pasta. You can find it in the pasta aisle at grocery stores.
- What can I add to the dish?
- onions
- bell peppers
- spinach
- olives
- I make this recipe in a large skillet. You can also make it in a Dutch oven.
- Add a splash of heavy cream or chicken broth if the orzo is too thick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave.
- You may need to add some extra liquid to the pasta.
What to Serve with Chicken Enchilada Orzo
We’ve made this one-pot dish several times over the past few months and absolutely love it!
- Top your serving with your favorite taco toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, olives, and green onions.
- Serve this with a crisp, refreshing salad tossed with a tangy dressing.
- For a heartier option, consider offering a side of roasted green beans.
- If you’re craving something crunchy, offer a bowl of tortilla chips with salsa and queso dip.
With these delicious options, this chicken pasta is sure to be a hit at the dinner table! Looking for more side dish ideas? Here are some popular recipes from the website that go great with this easy meal:
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Chicken Enchilada Orzo
Yield: 4 people
One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Orzo – super simple to make and ready to eat in under 30 minutes! Tender chicken, taco seasoning, orzo pasta, black beans, corn, Rotel, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, sour cream, and cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this chicken enchilada orzo is sure to become a family favorite.
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Season chicken with 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Add orzo pasta, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, Rotel, and remaining taco seasoning to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Add sour cream, corn, black beans, shredded cheese, and cooked chicken to pan. Stir well. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until warmed through.
- You can use any uncooked chicken you prefer. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken tenderloins, or chicken thighs all work great.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
- What can I add to the dish?
- onions
- bell peppers
- spinach
- olives
- I make this recipe in a large skillet. You can also make it in a Dutch oven.
- Add a splash of heavy cream or chicken broth if the orzo is too thick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave.
- You may need to add some extra liquid to the pasta.
Steph
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