One Pan Chicken Orzo Arrabbiata

Name: One Pan Chicken Orzo Arrabbiata
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic minced; 2 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tomato chopped; 1 cup orzo; 2 cups chicken broth

Juicy seared chicken served over orzo in a garlicky, spicy tomato sauce.

Glycemic Load: 18.9 (Medium)

851 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Original recipe: britacooks.com

About This Calculation

One Pan Chicken Orzo Arrabbiata has a medium glycemic load of 18.9 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are orzo pasta (GL 17.9), tomato paste (GL 0.7), tomato fresh (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.