Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 704kcal
Ingredients
- 2-2½ lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 med onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1½ cups orzo
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Set the instant pot to high sauté. Season the chicken thighs liberally with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Sear the chicken thighs in olive oil and butter on both sides, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add diced onions and sauté 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds. Deglaze with 2 cups of the broth, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken thighs back into the instant pot, skin side up. Place and close the lid. Set to High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- After the 10 minute pressure cook, carefully and using the quick release on your instant pot, release the steam. Once the steam has released, open the lid and remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Turn the sauté function back on and add in the orzo, mushrooms, and remaining cup of broth. Stir often and cook until the orzo is al dente. Turn the sauté function off.
- Stir in the spinach, heavy cream, lemon juice and zest, and parmesan cheese. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste.
- Serve chicken thighs over a base of the creamy orzo mixture and enjoy!
Notes
Optional step: Once the chicken thighs are removed from the instant pot after their 10 minute cook, place them under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp up the skin.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1578IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 3mg
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