Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided
- 1 lb` Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (or thighs)
- 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Seasoning (or even parts of salt, pepper and garlic powder)
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 Cups Orzo
- 2 Cups Half & Half
- 3 Cups Chicken Stock (or broth)
- 1-2 Cups Fresh Spinach (or leafy greenof choice)
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 2-3 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet add in 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil and heat over medium heat
- Season Chicken with all-purpose seaosning on both sides
- Add into skillet, and let cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until nice and golden brown
- Once browned on both sides remove to a plat
- To the same skillet add in remaining olive oil & chopped onion
- Cook for 5 minutes, or until onion is starting to soften
- Stir in garlic and cooke for 1 minute
- Add in orzo and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often (we are toasting the orzo)
- Pour in half & half & chicken stock and bring to a boil
- Let cook for 5 minutes or until it has redecued by 1/3, stirring often
- Stir in spinach
- Nestle chicken back into pan
- Reduce heat to low and cover skillet
- Cook for 20 minutes or until orzo is tender and chicken is cooked through
- Remove chicken and stir in parmesan cheese
- Serve with chicken and fresh parsley and dinner is done
- ENJOY!
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