Weeknight Orzo Dinner
- 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
- Bring chicken broth to a boil with 1 clove of minced garlic.
- Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and red pepper about 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook 5-6 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear.
- 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.
- Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
orzo pasta, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, red pepper, chicken breast, salt, fresh parsley, frozen spinach, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/weeknight-orzo-dinner-497495 (may not work)