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A skillet filled with cozy chicken thigh recipe, orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese.

Cozy Chicken Thighs with Orzo and Spinach

This recipe for cozy chicken thighs with orzo and spinach is perfect for cold evenings. It's a comforting and satisfying one-pan meal that's easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large shallots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the Dutch oven in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside.
  3. Add shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, paprika, dill, thyme and cinnamon until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  6. Stir in chicken stock, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in orzo; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to the Dutch oven.
  8. Serve immediately, sprinkled with tomatoes and feta.

Notes

This dish is best served immediately. The flavors meld together beautifully as it rests for a few minutes.

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