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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Orzo

Golden seared chicken simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce, served over tender orzo pasta.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Orzo

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning(optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.

  3. 3

    Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, sauté garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add chicken broth and cream, simmer 3 minutes, then stir in parmesan and spinach until wilted.

  6. 6

    Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over; simmer 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve chicken and sauce over orzo.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

640

32% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein46 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Fat30 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium890 mg

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