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Best Orzo Dinner Recipe


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  • Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

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  • 650 g (1.4 lb) Chicken breast (about x4), Skinless and boneless. Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, Or oil from sun dried tomatoes jar
  • 3 Garlic cloves, Peeled and crushed
  • 170 g (6 oz) Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), Drained
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 250 g (9 oz) Orzo
  • 650 ml (2.75 cups) Hot chicken stock
  • 150 ml (0.75 cups) Double cream
  • 50 g (2 oz) Parmesan , Grated
  • 120 g (4 oz) Spinach
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. When it’s hot, carefully add the chicken pieces. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until all sides are starting to colour.
  • Reduce the heat and add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika. Stir for 3-5 minutes until the garlic is softened.
  • Add the orzo, stock, and some pepper and give everything a good stir and put the lid on. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost cooked.
  • Turn the heat to the lowest setting add the spinach and cream and stir very well for 1-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the cream is heated through. Check the chicken is cooked through.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan.