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Creamy Chicken Orzo

A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta in a creamy sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Orzo
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Cooking the Orzo
  1. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
Making it Creamy
  1. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is creamy.
Finishing Touches
  1. Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately with extra parmesan on top if desired.

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