Dinner

This one pot dish is a cozy, clean-eating dinner made with whole food ingredients, tender chicken, gluten-free orzo, and a light creamy sauce. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s an easy gluten-free weeknight meal that supports gut health without relying on processed ingredients.

One Pot Tuscan Chicken Orzo (GF)

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One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Orzo (GF Option)

One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Orzo (GF Option)

This one pot dish is a cozy, clean-eating dinner made with whole food ingredients, tender chicken, gluten-free orzo, and a light creamy sauce. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s an easy gluten-free weeknight meal that supports gut health without relying on processed ingredients.


Ingredients

Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 1/4 cup gluten-free orzo
  • 4 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-drained)
Seasonings and Flavor
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup spinach or kale
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan (optional for extra richness)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic for another 30 seconds.
  2. Add chicken pieces, season with salt + pepper, and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in GF orzo, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add oregano, basil, chili flakes. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is creamy and cooked through.
  4. Turn heat to low. Stir in spinach, coconut milk or Greek yogurt, and Parmesan if using. Let greens wilt and sauce thicken. Add lemon juice to cut the richness.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning.