Description
A delightful one-pan dish combining creamy pasta, fresh spinach, and tender chicken. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until the onion is translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Cook the diced chicken in the skillet until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Make the cream sauce by pouring heavy cream into the skillet and allowing it to simmer.
- Combine the cooked orzo with the skillet mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Can serve with a light salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg