Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic, (chopped or 2 teaspoons minced garlic)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 chicken breasts, (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 large tomatoes, (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup parsley, (chopped)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, (grated + additional for garnish)

Instruction

  • Cook orzo to al dente stage according to package directions. Drain and reserve. (Cook while preparing remainder of meal)
  • Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. 
  • Saute onion for about 5 minutes or until soft & translucent. 
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook another 1 minute.
  • Season chicken with salt & pepper and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. 
  • Add to skillet and cook about 5 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes and parsley and cook 5 minutes. 
  • Add spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Add orzo and cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
  • Add orzo and cheese and cook until cheese is melted (about 1 minute).
  • Serve with additional Parmesan on the side.