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Tuscan Chicken Orzo

A creamy and flavorful Tuscan chicken orzo dish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Quick enough for a weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and orzo pasta. Toast the orzo for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

This Tuscan chicken orzo is a complete meal on its own. For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce may be less rich.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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