Description
A hearty and protein-packed dish featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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:
- 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.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and onion. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add orzo pasta to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Stir in cooked chicken, spinach, parmesan cheese, and oregano. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.