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Creamy Chicken Orzo

35 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
from @simplecooq2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • chicken breast (diced)Meat1 piece
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • onion (small, finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • red pepper flakesSpices2.5 g
  • onion powderSpices1 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices2 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • dried oreganoSpices1 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • orzo pasta (dry)Grains180 g
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce7 pieces
  • tomato saucePantry30 ml
  • chicken brothPantry120 ml
  • heavy creamDairy120 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy25 g
  • spinach (handful)Produce60 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

693kcal

Carbs
73 g
Proteins
31 g
Fat
31 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the diced chicken breast dry and season with paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, salt and black pepper.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 7
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