Weeknight Orzo Dinner

Name: Weeknight Orzo Dinner
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked; 4 cups fat free chicken broth; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; salt & pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
4 cups fat free chicken broth
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1

Bring chicken broth to a boil with 1 clove of minced garlic.
2

Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
3

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and red pepper about 30 seconds.
4

Stir in chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook 5-6 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear.
5

Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley, spinach, cooked orzo with remaining broth and parmesan. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes, stirring until combined and spinach is wilted.
6

Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.