STOP SCROLLING! 😍 Juicy golden chicken, tender orzo, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach swimming in a creamy garlic pumpkin-Parmesan sauce! This cozy one-skillet fall dinner is pure comfort food magic! 🤤 ⏱ Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min 🍽 Servings: 4–6 | ⭐ Easy 👩‍🍳 Method: One Skillet 🛒 INGREDIENTS 🍗 FOR THE CHICKEN • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp smoked paprika • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp black pepper 🎃 CREAMY PUMPKIN ORZO • 1½ cups dry orzo pasta • 2 tbsp butter • 4 garlic cloves, minced • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, drained • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree • 2½ cups chicken broth, plus more as needed • ¾ cup heavy cream • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan • 2 cups fresh baby spinach • ½ tsp dried thyme • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional) • Salt & pepper, to taste 🌿 FOR GARNISH • Fresh parsley or basil • Extra Parmesan • Cracked black pepper • Red pepper flakes (optional) 👩‍🍳 LET’S GET COOKING! 1️⃣ SEASON THAT CHICKEN Pat chicken dry. Toss with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. 2️⃣ GET THAT GOLDEN SEAR Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked to 165°F. Transfer to a plate. 3️⃣ GARLIC BUTTER MAGIC Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté 1 minute until fragrant. 4️⃣ TOAST THE ORZO Add dry orzo to the skillet. Stir for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted and coated in garlic butter. 5️⃣ PUMPKIN PERFECTION Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken broth, thyme and optional nutmeg. Mix until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer. 6️⃣ SIMMER UNTIL TENDER Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until orzo is tender. Add extra broth as needed to prevent sticking. 7️⃣ MAKE IT CREAMY Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted and silky. Fold in spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. 8️⃣ BRING IT ALL TOGETHER Return cooked chicken and juices to the skillet. Stir gently and warm through. Season with salt and pepper. 9️⃣ SERVE & DEVOUR! Spoon creamy pumpkin chicken orzo into bowls. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan and cracked pepper. Serve immediately! 😍 💕 YUM TIPS ✨ Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling. ✨ Stir orzo frequently to prevent sticking. ✨ Fresh Parmesan melts more smoothly. ✨ Add broth if sauce becomes too thick. ✨ Keep heat low when adding cream. ✨ Cook chicken to 165°F. 🔄 SWITCH IT UP 🥓 Add crispy bacon. 🍄 Stir in sautéed mushrooms. 🌶 Add red pepper flakes. 🧀 Swap Parmesan for Asiago. 🥬 Use chopped kale instead of spinach. 🍗 Try boneless chicken thighs. 🍽 SERVE IT WITH 🥖 Warm garlic bread 🥦 Roasted broccoli 🥗 Apple walnut salad 🥕 Honey glazed carrots 🥬 Roasted Brussels sprouts 🧊 STORAGE & REHEATING Refrigerate in airtight containers for 3–4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce. ❄️ FREEZING Freeze cooled portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Orzo may soften and the cream sauce may separate slightly. ⏰ MAKE AHEAD Cut and season chicken up to 24 hours ahead. Chop garlic and tomatoes in advance. Cook orzo fresh for the creamiest texture. 💗 EXTRA YUM SECRET Stir 1 EXTRA tablespoon cold butter into the finished pumpkin-Parmesan sauce just before serving! It makes everything extra glossy, silky and restaurant-worthy! 🤤 🎃 FALL FOOD LOVERS! Would you add EXTRA PARMESAN 🧀 or EXTRA SUN-DRIED TOMATOES 🍅? Tell me below! 👇💕 💕 LIKE • SAVE • SHARE • FOLLOW 💗 For the Love of Yum 💗 #ForTheLoveOfYum #PumpkinOrzo #FallRecipes #OneSkilletDinner #FoodTok - @fortheloveofyum