Why use a bunch of pots and pans when fennel, orzo, and chicken can be cooked in one?
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Chicken Dinner One-Pot Meal Orzo Pasta Fennel Spring Roast Leek
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Rain salt and then some pepper all over chicken. Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Nestle chicken, skin side down, in skillet in a single layer with no gaps (if you can't quite fit them all, wait until chicken shrinks slightly, then puzzle in the remaining pieces). Cook until meat is opaque around the edges and skin is deep golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Turn chicken skin side up and transfer skillet to oven; bake, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through, 10-15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Set same skillet over medium; combine fennel bulb and leek in skillet and sprinkle in some salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until leek is looking golden around the edges, about 5 minutes. Add orzo and cook until pasta is darkened (it will take on a brown hue) to a nice nutty brown in spots and toasty smelling, about 3 minutes. Pour in wine and cook, stirring, until liquid is evaporated, about 1 minute. Add broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and letting broth absorb before adding more, until orzo is tender and broth is mostly absorbed but pan is not dry, 10-15 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat, Taste and add more salt and pepper to your liking; mix in lemon juice and remaining 1 Tbsp. butter, then chopped fennel fronds. Pile chicken on top and finish with lemon zest.
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Kelsey Sage
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.
Raj Salmani
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely make it again.
Hawk Navy
[email protected]I made this recipe for my friends and they loved it! Everyone raved about the chicken and orzo.
Porfirio Martinez
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some extra seasonings.
Lesego Setswalo
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mahat Hersi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly.
kamran jan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the orzo is cooked perfectly.
HUSSAIN AHMED BAPPY
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.
Slim Diva
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was creamy and delicious. The sauce was also very tasty.
Rahul Raveendran
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful.
ifza Artist
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the chicken and orzo, and the sauce was delicious.
anas jan209
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and the orzo was cooked al dente. The sauce was also very flavorful.
Basit Afg
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra seasonings and it turned out much better.
Nicole Fagan
[email protected]I made this recipe for my friends and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was creamy and delicious. The sauce was also very tasty.
Alishan Shan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and the orzo was cooked just right. The sauce was flavorful and the vegetables added a nice crunch.
Danyal Mm
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the buttery sauce, and the vegetables added a nice touch of color and flavor.