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Chicken and Orzo Pasta

Chicken and Orzo Pasta is a saucy, 30-minute skillet dinner with spinach and feta. A hearty weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 1½ pound chicken boneless skinless thighs or breasts
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup orzo pasta
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes fire roasted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup pasta broth/water reserved

Instructions

  • Heat chicken broth in a saucepan to boiling, then add the orzo pasta. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, or to al dente according to the package. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water.
    2 cups chicken broth, ¾ cup orzo pasta
  • Heat a little cooking oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the red onion and chicken to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is lightly browned and juices run clear, about 2 to 5 minutes.
    ¼ cup red onion, 1½ pound chicken
  • Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook, stirring, for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Add the fire roasted tomatoes and crushed pepper, stir to combine.
    1 can diced tomatoes, ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • Add the cooked pasta and stir. Then add the spinach and carefully stir in. Reduce heat to medium and cook about 5 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
    5 ounces baby spinach
  • Stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Optional - Add the ¼ cup reserved pasta water/broth, cook and stir for 2-3 minutes for a more creamy texture.
    ⅓ cup feta cheese, ¼ cup pasta broth/water

Notes

Consider using low sodium chicken broth and/or canned tomatoes to reduce the salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3658IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.