Creamy Chicken & Sweetcorn Orzo with Roast Chicken Seasoning
Creamy orzo, tender chicken and sweet sweetcorn make this one-pan supper especially family-friendly. Roast Chicken Seasoning supplies the savoury herby flavour, so the sauce tastes rounded and comforting with remarkably little effort.
The orzo cooks directly in the stock and absorbs the flavour as it softens. A small spoonful of crème fraîche added at the end makes everything silky without becoming heavy.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 450g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
- 1 leek, finely sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1½ tbsp Roast Chicken Seasoning
- 250g orzo
- 750ml hot chicken stock
- 200g frozen sweetcorn
- 100g crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
🍴 Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add the leek and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and Roast Chicken Seasoning for 30 seconds.
- Add the orzo and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring regularly so the pasta does not catch.
- Stir in the sweetcorn and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Add a splash of hot water if it becomes too thick.
- Remove from the heat and fold through the crème fraîche, lemon juice and parsley.
- Leave to stand for 2 minutes, then taste and serve.
⏱️ Timings
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Serves: 4
🥗 Serving Suggestions
Serve in warm bowls with steamed broccoli or a crisp green salad. Leftovers thicken in the fridge; loosen them with a little stock or milk while reheating.
💛 Why This Recipe Works
Cooking the pasta in stock releases starch that naturally thickens the sauce. Lemon and crème fraîche balance the sweetcorn and savoury seasoning.
🛒 Get the Blend
Make this recipe with our Roast Chicken Seasoning.
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