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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Orzo

Try this creamy Tuscan chicken with orzo for the ultimate comfort meal. Chicken breasts are simmered in a rich and creamy Parmesan cheese sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic and served with orzo.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 705

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 0.5 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the same skillet. Whisk sauce over medium-high heat until starting to thicken, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese; simmer until spinach starts to wilt, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in cooked orzo, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, and let stand until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 705kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 63gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 757mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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