Name: One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta with Zucchini
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ounces orzo, preferably whole-wheat; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 2 cups water; 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 12 ounces skinless rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups); 4 ounces cream cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or dill; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.125 teaspoon salt

One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta with Zucchini

3.5

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2 Reviews

This one-pot creamy chicken with zucchini is comfort food at its best. Here, we take advantage of fresh summer zucchini, which lightens up the dish. This easy dinner is made all in one pot on the stovetop, so you can give your oven a rest on a warm day and enjoy an easy cleanup.

Adam Dolge

Published on July 18, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces orzo, preferably whole-wheat
½ cup dry white wine
2 cups water
1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
12 ounces skinless rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups)
4 ounces cream cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or dill
½ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, about 30 seconds. Stir in 2 cups water and 1 cup broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is almost tender, about 5 minutes.
Add zucchini and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the zucchini is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley, tarragon (or dill), pepper, salt and the remaining 1/2 cup broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until creamy and hot, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

Diana Chistruga

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

542	Calories
20g	Fat
47g	Carbs
38g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 542
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 38g	76%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Vitamin A 902IU	18%
Vitamin C 19mg	21%
Vitamin D 3IU	1%
Vitamin E 1mg	9%
Folate 36mcg	9%
Vitamin K 69mcg	58%
Sodium 649mg	28%
Calcium 156mg	12%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 49mg	12%
Potassium 640mg	14%
Zinc 2mg	18%
Vitamin B12 1mcg	42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.