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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Orzo Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken and Spinach Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 300 g chicken breast, diced; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 250 g fresh spinach; 300 g orzo; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 150 ml dry white wine; 200 ml chicken broth; 120 ml heavy cream; 50 g grated mozzarella cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; 30 g grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

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This is a yummy pasta dish with chicken, spinach, and orzo. It's creamy and has a little cheese on top. You cook chicken and mix it with pasta, spinach, and a creamy sauce. It's good for dinner and not too hard to make.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

300 g chicken breast, diced

1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

250 g fresh spinach

300 g orzo

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

150 ml dry white wine

200 ml chicken broth

120 ml heavy cream

50 g grated mozzarella cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

30 g grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Method

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast, sprinkle with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.

To the pan with spinach, sprinkle smoked paprika and cook for another minute.

Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce slightly, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cooked chicken and orzo back into the pan, mixing well to combine.

Add the grated mozzarella cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Serve the creamy chicken and spinach orzo hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

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