One-Pan Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Orzo

Ingredients

- 4 servings +

• 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
• 1.25 cups dry orzo pasta, uncooked
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced into strips
• 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream, or half-and-half
• 2 ½ cups fresh baby spinach leaves, lightly packed
• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
• 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning, dried oregano, basil, thyme
• ½ tsp garlic powder, for seasoning chicken
• ½ tsp smoked paprika, for golden crust
• 1 tsp kosher salt, divided to taste
• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn for garnish