Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles

Name: Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 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

⏱️ Ready in 30 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 18 views

This is a simple recipe with a spicy kick for garlic lovers. It is my combination of a much loved linguine and clam sauce dish and a recent introduction to orzo pasta. I have several variations for this recipe. Add more red pepper for extra spice. Substitute the chicken for clams or shrimp. Substitute the spinach leaves for diced tomatoes. I've also added spices such as basil, rosemary and oregano bringing a distinct Italian flavor to the dish.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1/4 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

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.6g 14%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 164mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 40.4g 15%

Dietary Fiber 2.9g 10%

Total Sugars 0.9g

Protein 22.3g 45%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 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.