# Creamy Orzo Pasta with Chicken and Spinach

A quick and easy recipe for creamy orzo pasta with chicken and spinach.

- Total time: 7 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 chicken breast
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach

## Instructions

1. Pierce the chicken breast with a fork multiple times.
2. Cut the chicken breast into small pieces.
3. Season chicken with salt.
4. Mince the garlic.
5. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and add the chicken.
6. Add the minced garlic to the pan.
7. Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika and oregano.
8. Stir and cook the chicken until lightly browned.
9. Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth to the pan.
10. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
11. Reduce heat and cook until the orzo is tender.
12. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
13. Add fresh spinach and stir to wilt.

## Equipment

- fork
- knife
- frying pan
- wooden spoon
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezachchoi/video/7386037525116194078?_t=ZN-8tlqtarYKDW&_r=1
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/22c3ef32-a7db-45d7-8a0c-8474876a9764
- Extracted: 2025-02-09

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