One-pan meals are my favorite. This one happens to be a one-skillet chicken thigh with orzo. It’s an easy dinner that looks amazing when served to guests. I had no intention of putting this recipe on the blog when I was making it, but after I shared a picture on Instagram stories I was messaged numerous times about sharing the recipe. So I only have a couple of pictures to share. You won’t believe how easy this recipe is. No

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Chicken Thighs
Orzo
Pitted Dates
One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Orzo & Dates

Not only is it easy it is delicious. I’ve made this many times and my family loves it.

Chicken Thighs

I love to use bone-in skin on chicken thighs because they have a ton of flavor and stay juicy. Pan-sear the chicken thighs for 7-9 minutes, untouched. You will know when the chicken is ready to remove when it easily lifts out of the skillet. If it is sticking, it’s not quite time to remove it from the skillet.

Orzo

Orzo is a small rice-shaped pasta that makes a great side dish. It absorbs liquid very well and cooks fast.

Pitted Dates

Using Medjool dates is a great way to add a little bit of sweetness to your dish. It pairs nicely with the orzo and chicken. Chop up the dates and add them to the uncooked Orzo.

A one-pan for busty nights. Give it a try. I know you’ll love it.

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One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Orzo & Dates

One skillet chicken dinner for the whole family.

5 from 2 votes

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Course Dinner

Equipment

12 inch Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

4-5 Chicken Thighs Skin On and Bone in. I ususally get the family pack.
6 Pitted Dates, chopped.
2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth.
1 cup Orzo
Salt & Pepper to your liking.
1 Tbsp chopped fresh Sage
2 tsp chopped fresh Rosemary
1 Tbsp chpped Thyme
4 additional sprigs of fresh rosemary for presentation. Opitional. This is optioanl and only for presentation.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Chop fresh Rosemary, Thyme and Sage. Set aside.
Chop Pitted Dates. Set aside.
Use a 12-inch cast-iron and heat 1 tbsp oil of your choice on medium. (I use Avacodo oil).
Season both sides of chicken thights with with salt pepper.
Once oil is hot, place chicken thighs, skin side down and brown for 5-7 minsutes. Remove from chicken from pan and set asisde.
Remove skillet from heat.
Add Orzo, fresh herbs, Dates, and chicken broth. Stir.
Add chicken thighs back into pan skin side up.
Season again with salt and pepper.
Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or until chickens internal temperature reaches 165°F degrees and orzo is tender.
Remove from oven and serve.