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Orzo Garlic Chicken

May 9, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This simple but flavorful Orzo Garlic Chicken is a great weeknight dinner.


Orzo Garlic Chicken
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4 1 cup servings
Servings
4 1 cup servings
Orzo Garlic Chicken
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4 1 cup servings
Servings
4 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat, grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Servings: 1 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add orzo pasta, cook fro 8-10 minutes,until all dente, and drain.
  2. Heat the oil in a skilled over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minutes, until garlic is golden brown.
  3. Stir in chicken and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo.
  5. Plain spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted.
  6. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Orzo Garlic Chicken

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Cup (197g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	420					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	12	g			15	%	
Saturated Fat	2.5	g			13	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	85	mg			28	%	
Sodium	140	mg			6	%	
Total Carbohydrate	43	g			16	%	
Dietary Fiber	0	g			0	%	
Total Sugars	2	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	34	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	78	mg			6	%	
Iron	3	mg			15	%	
Potassium	468	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, Heart Healthy, orzo, pasta

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