One-Pan Chicken and Spinach Orzo

One-Pan Chicken and Spinach Orzo

from the-girl-who-ate-everything.com
Main Course
20 min
4 servings
284 kcal / serving

This One-Pan Chicken and Spinach Orzo is an easy weeknight dinner with chicken and spinach in a creamy tomato orzo.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • ½white onion (diced finely)
  • 3 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 1 cupchicken broth ((i like better than bouillon base))
  • ¾ cupuncooked orzo pasta
  • 1can diced tomatoes (undrained (if you can get the version that has basil and oregano great!))
  • 1 teaspoonitalian seasonings
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt ((more to taste later))
  • ¼ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes ((optional if you like heat))
  • 2 cupsshredded rotisserie chicken ((see notes))
  • 3 cupsspinach leaves ((measured then chopped))
  • ¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, bring the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sautee the onion until soft, adding the garlic for the last minute of cooking.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken broth, orzo, diced tomatoes, Italian seasonings, salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add the chicken and the spinach leaves for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.