Chicken Thighs & Tuscan Orzo
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Chicken Thighs & Tuscan Orzo
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Creamy orzo, tuscan style, with delicious juicy chicken thighs
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the Orzo
- 3 tbsp butter
- 20 ounces orzo pasta
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes
- ¼ cup garlic minced
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup shallot minced
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2½ cups chicken broth low sodium
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Instructions
- Season chicken thighs. Sear them in hot oiled skillet for 2-3 minutes on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- After searing the chicken, add butter to the same pan and saute shallot and garlic. Then, add sundried tomatoes and reduce with white wine. Next, add uncooked orzo, followed by chicken broth and spices.
- Simmer orzo and add heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese after 5-6 minutes of stirring.
- Continue cooking until the orzo is tender, adding more chicken broth if needed.
- Lower the heat to low, add the chicken pieces back in, cover and cook until the pasta is tender and chicken is fully cooked, for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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