ONE POT DATE, CHESTNUT AND CHICKEN WITH ORZO – California Dates

Ingredients

• 4 oz Pancetta, chopped (can sub with bacon)
• 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, excess fat removed
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Ground fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp Granulated sugar
• 3/4 Large yellow onion, diced
• 4 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Hard cider
• 1 lb Orzo pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 2 3/4 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Chopped California Dates
• 1/2 cup Chopped peeled and steamed packaged chestnuts
• Handful of fresh thyme
• Handful minced parsley to garnish