Description
A delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh spinach mixed with orzo pasta, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Start by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through for 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Cook the orzo: Add the orzo pasta and stir for a minute, then add 4 cups of water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Add spinach and cream: Stir in fresh spinach and heavy cream. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and heat everything through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Season and serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste, serve warm garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Customize by adding veggies or using different proteins for variation. This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy, chicken, orzo, spinach, pasta, weeknight dinner