One Pot Chicken Orzo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed in 1-inch pieces.
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1 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided.
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1/2 cup chopped yellow onion.
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2 cups asparagus spears, cut in 1-inch pieces.
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1 tablespoon minced garlic.
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8 ounces dry orzo.
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2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth.
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2 sprigs fresh thyme.
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1/3 cup half and half.
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1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan.
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2 cups fresh spinach.
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Fresh parsley and parmesan for garnish.
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix cubed chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 10-12 minutes until browned. Remove to a bowl.
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Add remaining oil and cook asparagus 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove. Cook onion 3 minutes until soft.
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Add orzo and garlic, cook 3 minutes until lightly toasted. Add broth, simmer and stir. Cover and cook 7 minutes.
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Return chicken and asparagus. Add half and half, parmesan, spinach and thyme. Heat 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
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Plate the dish and garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan.