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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Orzo

This garlic parmesan chicken orzo is a deliciously creamy one pot chicken and pasta dish that your whole family will love!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast  cut into 1″ pieces while raw
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 16 oz orzo pasta
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup parmesan freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • fresh basil optional

Instructions
 

  • Dice your chicken into 1″ chunks and coat in the seasoning salt.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add half of your garlic and all of your chicken. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently and lightly browning the outside of each piece of chicken. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the wine and rest of your garlic to the pan and let it come to a slow boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add orzo and mix it around with the wine and garlic. Gently cook the orzo for about 1 minute. Add your broth and mix.
  • Bring to a boil and add chicken on top of the orzo; no need to mix it yet. Lower the heat and cover the pan. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes.
  • Once orzo and chicken are fully cooked, turn off the heat. Stir in the cheese, half and half, spinach, nutmeg (optional) and a little black pepper and fresh basil according to your preference. If orzo is drier than you want, add a tiny bit of water to loosen up the consistency.