Description
A delicious and creamy chicken orzo pasta dish that’s loaded with spinach and garlic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season 1 lb cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes then remove.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in 1 cup orzo and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes stirring until orzo is tender.
- Lower heat and stir in 1 cup heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest.
- Add chicken back to the skillet with spinach and cook until wilted.
- Finish with parmesan and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as thyme or basil.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg