This is a one pot meal that can be ready in 40 minutes or less. A great weeknight meal to help you stay out of the kitchen!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken recipe, easy dinner recipe
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
1lbBoneless Chicken Breast, cut into bite size pieces*use rotisserie chicken to save time!
1.5cupsOrzo Pasta
1.5cupsChicken Broth
.5cups2% or Whole Milk*you can use heavy cream for a thicker consistency
2Lemons
1BagFresh Spinach, chopped
1/4cupShredded Parmesan*extra for garnish
1Shallot, chopped
1cloveGarlic, minced*or one teaspoon of pre-made minced garlic
2-3tbspOlive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Warm a saute pan on medium heat and add oil. Cook your chicken pieces until done, occasionally stirring. About 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, remove from heat and place in a separate bowl. Set aside.
Add a little more live oil to pan with minced garlic and chopped shallots. Cook until soft and fragrant. About 5 minutes.
Add orzo pasta. Stir until orzo is coated in oil and slightly browned. This will help prevent the grains from sticking. 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and milk. Stir until combined. Add zest and juice from both lemons.
Reduce heat and cover, occasionally stirring. Cook until the orzo absorbs most of the liquid and is soft. 7-9 minutes.
Add shredded Parmesan and stir until melted. Finally, add the spinach and cover until wilted. About 5-7 minutes.
Add chicken and stir until thoroughly combined! Then serve with shredded Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley! Dinner is done!