Description
Creamed spinach orzo with chicken is a comforting and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in spinach, orzo, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with cooked sausage.
- Add red pepper flakes for some heat.
- For a thicker sauce, add a tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg