Tuscan Chicken Orzo

24m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Dice and season chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2Add diced bell pepper, diced onion, and diced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in orzo, then add chicken broth and bring to a light simmer.
  4. 4Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until orzo is tender.
  5. 5Add minced garlic and mix.
  6. 6Stir in reduced-fat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and spinach until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted to form a creamy sauce.
  7. 7Divide the Tuscan chicken orzo into meal prep containers.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper diced bell pepper
  • 0.5 medium diced onion
  • 0.5 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups orzo
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups spinach

Equipment

large panmeal prep containers

Tips

  • Divide into 4 servings and store or serve.
  • For a creamier sauce, mix until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.