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High Protein Chicken Orzo

  • Author: Trusted Blog

Description

A hearty and protein-packed dish featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta, perfect for a nutritious meal.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add garlic and onion. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add orzo pasta to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
  5. Stir in cooked chicken, spinach, parmesan cheese, and oregano. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.