One Pot Chicken and Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes
By á-4084
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 2-1/2 cups organic low sodium chicken broth (I use Pacific Natural Foods)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bag (6 to 8 ounces) baby spinach
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, optional
Details
Servings 1
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from diethood.com
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Melt butter in skillet; add diced onion and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; stir in garlic and continue to cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in orzo pasta; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add chicken broth and stir to combine.
Add tomatoes and spinach on top; season with salt and pepper, and bring mixture to a boil.
Lower the heat to a simmer;
cover
Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes.
Serve.
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