Description

This One Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo features tender chicken, creamy flavors, and fresh spinach, making it a perfect choice for a quick dinner and wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1½ pounds chicken breast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
16 ounces orzo
4 cups chicken broth
1½ cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can quartered artichoke hearts, (14 ounce) drained
8 ounces fresh spinach

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Instructions

Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and ensure it's hot before adding chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stir, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Add orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is tender while stirring to prevent sticking.
Stir in salt, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, and fresh spinach. Cook while stirring until the spinach is wilted and cheese is well incorporated.
Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh cracked pepper.

Notes

For a bit of extra flavor, consider adding some red pepper flakes when cooking the chicken.
If you like a thicker sauce, let the dish simmer a little longer to reduce further.
Spinach can be replaced with kale if you want an alternative green.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 570
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 120mg