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Spinach and artichoke is such a good flavour combination and it works really well in this chicken pasta! This is a super simple, one-pan, meal that takes almost no time to make. It’s as easy to make as cooking chicken, adding the broth and pasta and cooking until tender before adding the spinach, artichokes, parmesan, and sundried tomatoes. The dish is finished off with fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice to brighten it up.
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Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Orzo
A tasty chicken and artichoke pasta with parmesan, and sundried tomatoes.
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (or other small pasta) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or oregano)
- 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced sundried tomatoes
- 5 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1 jar/can (12-14 ounce) artichokes, quartered
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the broth, orzo, mustard, and Italian seasoning, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the orzo is just tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add the parmesan and sun dried tomatoes, mix and let the cheese melt, about 2 minutes.
- Add the baby spinach, mix and let the spinach wilt, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the artichokes, lemon juice, zest, and parsley, before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste!
Option: Add 1/2 cup heavy cream! (To make it more like spinach and artichoke dip!)
Option: Add 4 ounces cream cheese! (To make it more like spinach and artichoke dip!)
Option: Add 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon!
Option: Add 2 tablespoons capers.
option: Add 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill.
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This was an excellent recipe. It got better with each bite. I couldn’t stop eating it!
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