Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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2 cups spinach
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
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Once orzo is tender, stir in spinach and cooked chicken. Cook 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted and chicken is heated through.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.