Orzo Garlic Chicken
Orzo Garlic Chicken
Course
Main 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
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add orzo pasta, cook fro 8-10 minutes,until all dente, and drain.
Heat the oil in a skilled over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minutes, until garlic is golden brown.
Stir in chicken and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo.
Plain spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted.
Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Recipe Notes