Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles

By sarahstpierre

Calories 351
Calories from Fat 96
Total Fat 10.6g
Saturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 38mg
Sodium 164mg
Potassium 322mg
Total Carbohydrates 40.4g
Dietary Fiber 2.9g
Protein 22.3g
Sugars 0.9g

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

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

2. 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.