Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in orzo and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, and cooked chicken. Cook until spinach wilts and everything is heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add grated Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg