Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles

Name: Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces; salt to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 cups fresh spinach leaves; grated Parmesan cheese for topping

This Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles dish features orzo pasta, chicken, fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. It's a simple one-pan meal that blends tender chicken and wilted spinach with flavorful orzo.

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Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Serves/makes 4

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

1.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.