Garlic Chicken With Orzo Pasta
"I ran across this recipe while searching for healthier recipes to feed my family. I haven't tried this one yet, but it definitely looks good."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
- salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- grated parmesan cheese
directions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, or until lightly brown.
- Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo.
- Add spinach to the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
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Reviews
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this is one of my favorite chicken recipes! plus it's an easy way to sneak some spinach into my kids' and husband's diet! we all love it, including my 2 year old! and so quick and easy too!
