So, I have had a nice box of Orzo pasta sitting in the cupboard for a while and I finally decided it was time to use it. (I am the type of person who saves a special ingredient and then waits so long not to use it that I forget it is even there. I love Orzo, so I've have the box for almost too long!) Anyways, my husband and I are moving in less than 2 months so we are trying to use up all of our non-perishable food items so we can save money and have less to worry about when moving time comes. Here's what I made:
Garlic Chicken and Spinach Orzo
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook according to package and drain.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
I loved it. My husband loved it. It has starch, meat, and veggies. Serve it with a bowl of fruit and a glass of milk and you're doing alright!
Hopefully this recipe is something you might like! If you give it a try, I hope you enjoy it!
No comments:
Post a Comment