One Pot Chicken and Spinach Orzo

This easy One Pot Chicken and Spinach Orzo is the perfect weeknight dinner! Tender chicken, creamy orzo and fresh spinach come together in one pot for a flavorful meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. The orzo cooks right in the same pot, soaking up all the delicious flavors as it cooks. The best part is there is only one pan to clean up!

Course dinner

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 322kcal

Author Steph

Equipment

large frying pan or shallow dutch oven

Ingredients

1½ lb chicken breast raw, cut into bite sized pieces
½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
olive oil spray
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 c orzo uncooked
2½ c chicken broth
¼ c garlic and herb spreadable cheese used: Boursin
10 oz frozen spinach one package; thawed, drained of all excess water
½ c parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add to a bowl and season with the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss to coat.
Spray the frying pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook the chicken over medium high heat until golden brown on the outside, and mostly cooked on the inside (it will continue to cook later).
Remove the chicken from the pan, and set aside.
In the meantime, chop the onion and mince the garlic.
Add more olive oil spray to the pan, and add the onion. Sauté the onion over medium high heat for about 5 minutes or until tender and slightly translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine, followed by the dry orzo. Toss the orzo around to slightly toast on the bottom of the pan.
Add the chicken broth and bring the pot to a rolling boil. Add the partially cooked chicken back into the pot, cover, and reduce the heat to medium.
Cook covered for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is cooked, and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add more broth if necessary.
Defrost and drain the spinach of all excess water.
Add the spinach, garlic and herb cheese, and grated parmesan and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning. Serve immediately.

Notes

WW Points:

6 WW Points per 1 cup serving

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