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Orzo Chicken Skillet
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4.35 from 83 votes

Orzo Chicken Skillet

Orzo pasta, tender chicken and fresh spinach come together in this easy one pot meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 473kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1//8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5-6 ounces fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. In a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until orzo is just tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in spinach and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g