Garlic Chicken With Orzo Noodles

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• grated parmesan cheese for topping

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. place spinach in the skillet. continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. serve topped with parmesan cheese.