Description
The “Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Thighs with Orzo Delight” is a sumptuous meal combining the tender juiciness of chicken thighs with the creamy, soothing texture of orzo pasta. Laden with a rich blend of sour cream and onion flavors, this dish is quintessential comfort food, perfect for a hearty dinner on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Orzo pasta or another small pasta shape
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 large Green onion (sliced thinly, separate white parts from dark green parts)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- Sour Cream & Onion Spice Blend
- ½ tablespoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Ranch powder
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt (plus more for other steps)
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Preparing the Chicken
About 1-2 hours before cooking, remove the chicken from the refrigerator, drain it, and pat it dry. Generously season with kosher salt on all sides and allow it to come to room temperature to ensure crispy skin when cooked.
2. Prepare the Spice Blend
In a shallow bowl, combine onion powder, ranch powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt to make the sour cream and onion spice blend. Set aside for later use.
3. Season and Cook the Chicken
Dry the chicken again with paper towels if necessary. Season each side with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Apply the spice blend liberally to the skin side, reserving about ½ teaspoon for the orzo. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat and sear the chicken, skin-side down, until crispy, about 5 minutes.
4. Sauté and Prepare Orzo
Melt butter in the same pot used for chicken, and sauté the white parts of the green onion until softened. Add orzo and toast lightly before pouring in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until orzo is cooked through.
5. Combine and Finish Cooking
Stir in the remaining spice blend and sour cream to the orzo, adjusting the seasoning as necessary. Return the chicken to the pot, skin side up, and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160-165°F and the orzo has absorbed the broth. Garnish with green onions or chives before serving.
Servings & Preparation Time
- Servings: 4
- Total Preparation Time: Approximately 2 hours (including resting time for chicken)
- Cooking Time: About 30 minutes
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Store leftover chicken and orzo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, simply microwave at medium power for 2-3 minutes or reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
- Add a little chicken broth or water when reheating if the orzo seems dry.
Conclusion
The “Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Thighs with Orzo Delight” is not only bursting with flavors but also offers a comforting mixture of textures that makes it an ideal dish for family dinners or when you need a bit of warmth. Its creamy consistency paired with the spice-infused tender chicken creates a meal that’s satisfying and flavorful.
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Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Thighs with Orzo Delight
- Total Time: 41 minute
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
The “Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Thighs with Orzo Delight” is a sumptuous meal combining the tender juiciness of chicken thighs with the creamy, soothing texture of orzo pasta. Laden with a rich blend of sour cream and onion flavors, this dish is quintessential comfort food, perfect for a hearty dinner on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Orzo pasta or another small pasta shape
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 large Green onion (sliced thinly, separate white parts from dark green parts)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- Sour Cream & Onion Spice Blend
- ½ tablespoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Ranch powder
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt (plus more for other steps)
Instructions
- Preparing the Chicken About 1-2 hours before cooking, remove the chicken from the refrigerator, drain it, and pat it dry. Generously season with kosher salt on all sides and allow it to come to room temperature to ensure crispy skin when cooked.
- Prepare the Spice Blend In a shallow bowl, combine onion powder, ranch powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt to make the sour cream and onion spice blend. Set aside for later use.
- Season and Cook the Chicken Dry the chicken again with paper towels if necessary. Season each side with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Apply the spice blend liberally to the skin side, reserving about ½ teaspoon for the orzo. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat and sear the chicken, skin-side down, until crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté and Prepare Orzo Melt butter in the same pot used for chicken, and sauté the white parts of the green onion until softened. Add orzo and toast lightly before pouring in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until orzo is cooked through.
- Combine and Finish Cooking Stir in the remaining spice blend and sour cream to the orzo, adjusting the seasoning as necessary. Return the chicken to the pot, skin side up, and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160-165°F and the orzo has absorbed the broth. Garnish with green onions or chives before serving.
- Prep Time: Approximately 2 hours (including resting time for chicken)
- Cook Time: About 30 minutes