Description
A comforting creamy pasta dish combining tender chicken breast, vibrant spinach, and rich creaminess, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add orzo and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in diced chicken and minced garlic, cooking until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in the cream, then add fresh spinach. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow to simmer on low heat until all ingredients are nicely combined and creamy.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat cream or plant-based cream. Add sun-dried tomatoes for tanginess or other vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cheesy, Chicken, Spinach, Orzo, Pasta, Comfort Food