Weeknight Orzo Dinner Recipe

Name: Weeknight Orzo Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Bring chicken broth to a boil with 1 clove of minced garlic.
2
Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and red pepper about 30 seconds.
4
Stir in chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook 5-6 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear.
5
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.
6
Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked, 4 cups fat free chicken broth, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 -5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Weeknight Orzo Dinner falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Weeknight Orzo Dinner

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