Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Orzo
A comforting dish of chicken breasts and orzo pasta, creamy Parmesan cheese, and vibrant spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until orzo is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the pan along with fresh spinach, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until spinach is wilted and everything is combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy your comforting dish.
Notes
For a richer sauce, consider stirring in more cream or Parmesan at the end. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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