Skillet Chicken With Peaches and Orzo
This chicken with peaches recipe features juicy chicken thighs, fresh peaches, and orzo in a savory balsamic sauce—perfect for a busy weeknight!
Servings: 4
Calories: 453kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 small peaches, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- Fresh basil for topping, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear them in the hot skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the sliced red onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, and dried basil and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add balsamic vinegar and honey, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the sliced peaches, cherry tomatoes, uncooked orzo, and chicken broth. Mix everything together and bring to a simmer.
- Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 12–15 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Uncover and let it sit for a few minutes to thicken if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with fresh basil if using.
Notes
Recipe notes:
- Save time/prep ahead:
- Prep ingredients in advance: Slice the peaches and the red onion, mince the garlic, and measure the orzo earlier in the day. Store everything in airtight containers in the fridge.
- This recipe is dairy-free. To make it gluten-free, substitute the orzo for rice, quinoa, or gluten-free pasta.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.8g | Protein: 34.5g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 112.5mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 14.8g
