Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Spinach

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Drizzle olive oil into a pan.
  2. 2Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. 3Sear the seasoned chicken on both sides in the pan.
  4. 4Lower the heat, add a tablespoon of butter, and cover the pan until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. 5Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  6. 6Chop the garlic.
  7. 7Chop the onion.
  8. 8Brown the chopped garlic and onion in the pan.
  9. 9Add orzo to the pan and toast it.
  10. 10Cover the orzo with chicken stock.
  11. 11Stir until the orzo is cooked.
  12. 12Add spinach to the pan.
  13. 13Add a splash of heavy cream.
  14. 14Grate Parmesan cheese into the pan and stir.
  15. 15Add the cooked chicken back to the pan.
  16. 16Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 units chicken breast
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • cloves garlic
  • 0.5 half onion
  • 1.5 cups orzo
  • 1 L chicken broth
  • spinach
  • splash heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Equipment

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