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

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.