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Chicken Orzo Skillet Recipe

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Here’s a great one-skillet supper that’s colorful, healthy, filling and definitely special! Our taste testers loved the blend of spices, the touch of heat and the sophisticated flavor that make this dish a must-try. Kellie Mulleavy - Lambertville, Michigan

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Chicken Orzo Skillet Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic seasoning blend
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes if desired. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed. Garnish with cheese if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups (calculated without cheese) equals 339 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 384 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 32 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Chicken Orzo Skillet in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010, p57

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2010 by fourfoot8

I really liked how easy this was to put together. My 15 year old even said she liked it...now that's progress!

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2010 by Sarah7180

Easy to make and delicious! Had to add a bit more chicken broth though. Good flavor - ate with some 9 grain bread! Will be making this again!

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by AmberAZ

This was very flavorful and the whole family enjoyed it. I did not have spinach so I subbed broccoli in its place. I used fire roasted tomatoes and I think that it added something to the flavor.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2010 by nicolemeo

This was delicious! I used a medium sized onion, and used a can of garlic flavored diced tomatoes instead of plain ones. The flavor was great and it was such a colorful dish! Will definitely add to our regular dinner rotation.

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