Best 6 Spicy Chicken Orzo Soup Recipes

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When the temperature drops and the air gets crisp, there's nothing more comforting than a warm and spicy bowl of soup. This spicy chicken orzo soup is the perfect remedy for a cold winter day, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor, thanks to a combination of spicy peppers, aromatic herbs, and tender chicken. The orzo pasta adds a delightful texture, while the broth is rich and flavorful. Whether you're a fan of spicy food or just looking for a delicious and comforting soup, this spicy chicken orzo soup is sure to hit the spot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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When you're short on time, our easy-to-make flavorful soup combines boneless chicken breasts with orzo and fresh vegetables for a light and fresh meal in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (4 1/2 oz)
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth and chicken to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken to cutting board. Skim fat from broth, if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots and celery in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Add cooked vegetables, pasta and water to saucepan with broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add chicken and parsley to soup; heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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Inspired by Panera Bread's version, this soup delivers on flavor. Tender chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family's very favorite soup recipes.

Provided by ReneePaj

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces orzo pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 carrots, chopped, or more to taste
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  • Bring the broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the broth; add chicken. Cook until the chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until the spinach wilts into the broth and the orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SPICY CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET



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Ground cumin, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes fabulously flavor every bite of this zesty chicken and pasta supper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
3/4 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta (5 1/2 oz)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup water
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots and onion; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except spinach. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
  • Stir in spinach; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ORZO CHICKEN SOUP



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For a different twist on noodle soup, Betty Rench adds orzo, small rice-like grains of pasta. "It cooks up nicely with tender chunks of chicken," she writes from Eaton, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add 1 can broth, carrot and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the chicken, orzo, pepper and remaining broth; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until orzo and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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This quick chicken orzo soup has warm, comforting flavors from the perfect combination of broth, chicken and vegetables. The orzo makes it filling without weighing it down.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Categories     Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 large celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup whole-wheat orzo

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or other large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are just soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in broth, chicken, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and gently boil, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Stir in orzo and cook, undisturbed, until the orzo is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 722 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN ORZO SKILLET



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As a busy homemaker with a home-based business, I try to make quick dinners that are healthy for my husband and two young children. I combined two recipes to come up with this family favorite. -Kathleen Farrell, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil for 6-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, cook garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli and chicken; heat through. Drain orzo; stir into chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your soup more flavor and nutrition. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to add some heat: A little bit of spice can really elevate the flavor of your soup. You can add it with chili peppers, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Look for a broth that is made with real chicken and doesn't have any added MSG.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: This is important for food safety. You can check if the chicken is cooked by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the orzo pasta last: This will prevent it from getting overcooked.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste, and adjust the other seasonings as needed.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of color and flavor. Some good options include parsley, cilantro, and basil.

Conclusion:

Spicy chicken orzo soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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