Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Chicken with Orzo
Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Chicken with Orzo
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 c. RAW whole wheat or whole grain orzo will cook to yield 2 c.
- 16 oz. 1 lb. Boneless, skinless chicken breast meat
- Spray Pan Oil as needed
- 1 c. Unsalted Cooking Stock Chicken
- 4 tbsp. 1/4 c. Garlic & Herb Soft Spreadable Cheese
- 1 c. canned drained and chopped artichoke hearts
- 1 tsp. freshly crushed or minced garlic
- 4 oz. 4 cups “packed” fresh baby spinach leaves
- ¼ tsp. or to taste fresh cracked pepper
- Garnish: ½ lemon cut into 4 wedges
Instructions
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Cook orzo in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and hold aside.
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Cut chicken into strips. Heat medium non-stick sauté pan and spray with pan spray. “Sear” chicken approx. 5 minutes on all sides until golden brown but not cooked all the way through.
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Remove chicken pieces from pan and hold aside.
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Add chicken stock to pan and heat to simmer over medium heat. Stir in cheese, artichoke hearts, garlic and reserved chicken and simmer 5 min. Season with pepper, as desired.
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Add spinach and cover to steam just until spinach is wilted.
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Toss mixture gently and plate with ½ c. cooked orzo per portion. Garnish with lemon wedges.
