Ingredients
4
4 servings
- •1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •2 cloves garlic
- •0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- •2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
- •salt to taste
- •1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- •2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- •grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 351
- Carbohydrate: 40g
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Sugar: 1g
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