One Pot Spinach Artichoke Orzo with Chicken

• porzioni: 8 servings
• tempo di preparazione: 10 minutes
• tempo totale: 30 minutes

Ingredienti

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

Istruzioni

Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Heat a large skillet (see note) over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and once hot, spread the chicken in a single layer in the bottom of the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then stir and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Add orzo to the skillet. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is tender.As it cooks, Stir the orzo scraping the bottom to release any bits that may be stuck.

Stir in salt, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, and fresh spinach. Continue to cook, stirring regularly until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is incorporated.

Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh cracked pepper.

Nutrizione

• Calorie: 623 kcal
• Grassi Totali: 33 g
• Grassi Saturi: 15 g
• Grassi Insaturi: 11 g
• Grassi Trans: 0.01 g
• Colesterolo: 124 mg
• Sodio: 1437 mg
• Carboidrati Totali: 49 g
• Fibra Alimentare: 4 g
• Zuccheri Totali: 5 g
• Proteine: 31 g