One-Pan Chicken and Spinach Orzo

Name: One-Pan Chicken and Spinach Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 1/2 white onion; 3 3 cloves garlic; 1 1 cup chicken broth; 3/4 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings; 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 3 3 cups spinach leaves; 1/4 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
284 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

One-Pan Chicken and Spinach Orzo

Farrah Morgan

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This One-Pan Chicken and Spinach Orzo is an easy weeknight dinner with chicken and spinach in a creamy tomato orzo.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 1/2 white onion diced finely
3 3 cloves garlic minced
1 1 cup chicken broth (I like Better Than Bouillon Base)
3/4 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained (if you can get the version that has basil and oregano great!)
1 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste later)
1/4 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional if you like heat)
2 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (see notes)
3 3 cups spinach leaves (measured then chopped)
1/4 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

In a large skillet, bring the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sautee the onion until soft, adding the garlic for the last minute of cooking.
Add the chicken broth, orzo, diced tomatoes, Italian seasonings, salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add the chicken and the spinach leaves for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

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Notes

Can I use broccoli instead of spinach? Yes, just make sure you chop it into bite size pieces and add it when you begin to cook the orzo so it has enough time to steam.
Can I use mozzarella instead of Parmesan? Of course, I love the saltiness of the Parmesan but mozzarella is great too.
Can I use frozen spinach? I'm not a huge fan of frozen spinach in this recipe, but I suppose you could use it.
Can I cook my own chicken and not use rotisserie? Yes. I suggest using about 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes. Brown it in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 5-6 minutes then add the onion and continue the recipe as written.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 877mg (37%) Potassium 454mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2187IU (44%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/4 of recipe
Calories	284kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	69mg	23%
Sodium	877mg	37%
Potassium	454mg	10%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	2187IU	44%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	111mg	11%
Iron	2mg	11%