Delicious Garlic Chicken with Orzo: A Quick & Easy Recipe

Name: Delicious Garlic Chicken with Orzo: A Quick & Easy Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces; salt to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 cups fresh spinach leaves; grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Looking for a versatile and flavorful meal? This garlic chicken with orzo is a simple recipe with a spicy kick that's perfect for garlic lovers. It's inspired by linguine and clam sauce and introduces orzo pasta for a delightful twist. There are several variations you can try: add more red pepper for extra heat, substitute clams or shrimp for the chicken, or use diced tomatoes instead of spinach. You can also enhance the Italian flavor with spices like basil, rosemary, and oregano.

Total time30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic turns golden brown. Stir in the chicken, season with salt, and cook for 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and the juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, then mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place the spinach in the skillet and continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 351 kcal
Fat Content: 11 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 164 mg
Protein Content: 22 g
Cholesterol Content: 38 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 40 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g