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Creamy Chicken Orzo
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Creamy Chicken Orzo

35 minPara 2Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredientes

2 personas
  • chicken breast (diced)Carne1 pieza
  • olive oilDespensa15 ml
  • garlic (minced)Frutas y verduras3 piezas
  • onion (small, finely chopped)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • red pepper flakesEspecias2,5 g
  • onion powderEspecias1 g
  • Italian seasoningEspecias2 g
  • paprikaEspecias2 g
  • dried oreganoEspecias1 g
  • salt (to taste)Especias3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Especias1 g
  • orzo pasta (dry)Cereales180 g
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Frutas y verduras7 piezas
  • tomato sauceDespensa30 ml
  • chicken brothDespensa120 ml
  • heavy creamLácteos120 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Lácteos25 g
  • spinach (handful)Frutas y verduras60 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)Frutas y verduras5 g

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Nutrición

693kcal

Carbohidratos
73 g
Proteínas
31 g
Grasas
31 g
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Utensilios

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Preparación

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the diced chicken breast dry and season with paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, salt and black pepper.
    Paso 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
    Paso 2
  3. Build the base

    • Lower the heat, add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.
    • Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
    Paso 3
  4. Toast the orzo

    • Add the dry orzo and stir to coat it in the aromatics.
    • Toast for a couple of minutes until lightly golden.
    Paso 4
  5. Simmer with tomatoes and broth

    • Add the cherry tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir well.
    • Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
    Paso 5
  6. Make it creamy

    • Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream.
    • Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
    • Return the chicken to the pan.
    Paso 6
  7. Wilt the spinach and serve

    • Add the spinach and stir until just wilted.
    • Taste and adjust salt and black pepper.
    • Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley.
    Paso 7