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Tomato Orzo

One Pan Creamy Tomato Orzo with Miso

I highly recommend adding white miso paste the next time you make tomato orzo. With notes of umami, it marries together so well in this dish.
SERVINGS 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

FOR THE TOMATO ORZO:

  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 lb. Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. Paprika
  • 2 tbsp. Salted Butter
  • 1 Shallot, chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 cup White Wine
  • 1 Clamshell Fresh Grape Tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
  • 2 cup Chicken Stock or Broth
  • 3 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1.5 cup Orzo Pasta
  • 1 tbsp. White Miso Paste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach, just a handful
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

OPTIONAL FOR GARNISH:

  • Italian Parsley
  • Grated or Shaved Parmesan Cheese
  • Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions
 

  • Pour the olive oil into a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear until cooked through, remove from skillet, and set aside.
  • Add butter to the skillet along with the chopped shallot. Sauté for a few minutes to soften, then add the garlic cloves and continue to sauté until fragrant, about another minute.
  • Pour the white wine into the skillet to deglaze, making sure to scrape up the little brown bits.
  • Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 4 - 5 minutes, not stirring, allowing the tomatoes to soften and start to caramelize on the bottom.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, tomato paste, orzo, miso paste, stir and bring to a low boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Uncover, add the spinach, parmesan, heavy cream, and chicken. Mix together and turn off heat. Allow to sit on the stove for 5 minutes - the sauce will thicken but will still be saucy.
  • Transfer desired amount to a bowl, top with Italian parsley, parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy immediately.
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