Skillet Chicken With Orzo And Pesto – SIMMER + SAUCE

Ingredients

• 2 1/2-3 pounds bone-in, skin-on, organic chicken thighs, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 cups orzo
• 1 cup yellow onion, small dice
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 1/4 cups good quality chicken stock
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup basil pesto
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)