One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Orzo

• 3 tablespoons

  butter

  3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 pound

  chicken tender

  1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders

• •

  salt

  Kosher salt

• •

  black pepper

  Black pepper

• 1 pound

  orzo

  1 pound uncooked orzo

• 4

  garlic

  4 garlic cloves, minced

• 32 ounces

  chicken stock

  32 ounces chicken stock

• 2 tablespoons

  butter

  2 tablespoons melted butter

• •

  parmesan

  Parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until deeply golden on both sides. Transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   Add the orzo to the skillet and stir so it is coated in the butter and chicken drippings.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the orzo is lightly toasted.

5. 5

   Pour in the chicken stock and return the chicken to the pan.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the chicken is cooked through.

7. 7

   Drizzle with the melted butter, top with parmesan, and serve.