This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.In this One-Pot Chicken and Orzo recipe, crispy chicken thighs cook right on top of the orzo in a garlicky tomato sauce with basil.

It’s simple to make, serve it straight from the oven with your favorite side salad.Chicken Orzo Recipe I love a one-pan dinner so much that my cookbook Skinnytaste One and Done features 120 one-pot dinner recipes.It’s a fan favorite! So, this one pot chicken orzo bake doesn’t disappoint! The skin is crispy and delicious, and the orzo and sauce are so flavorful! I serve it with a simple arugula salad on the side, but roasted vegetables, like broccoli or roasted asparagus, would also be great.

Why This One Pan Chicken Orzo Recipe Works Convenient: Cooking everything in one pot keeps this recipe easy and makes cleanup a breeze.Perfect for busy weeknights! Delicious: Although the ingredients may be simple, this meal is anything but bland.Bone-in, skin-on thighs infuse the orzo and broth with rich flavor, and garlic, onion, and tomato paste enhance the dish.

Quick Prep: The only prep you have to do is salt the chicken and cut the onion and garlic.Chicken Thighs with Orzo Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy one-pot chicken and orzo recipe: Chicken Thighs: You want bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for this meal because we are going to get the skin super crispy.Salt seasons the chicken and draws out the skin’s moi

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