One-Pan Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Prep Time

35 minutes

Number of Servings

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 jar (7 ounces) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, oil drained and reserved
1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon sea or Himalayan pink salt
[q:1/4] teaspoon Simply Organic Black Pepper
[q:1 1/2] teaspoons Simply Organic Oregano
1 teaspoon Simply Organic Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Simply Organic Onion Powder
[q:1/2] teaspoon Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper
1 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups fresh spinach
[q:1/2] cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil from sun-dried tomato jar over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes, until edges are browned and chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add onion to pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes. Stir well, then add orzo and toast for 1 minute, stirring well.
Return chicken to pan and add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes until orzo is tender. Stir in spinach and Parmesan, then remove from heat.
Serve warm with parsley (optional) and more Parmesan.

Nutrition Info

Garnished with [q:1/4] cup parsley: 699 Calories, 52 g Protein, 101 mg Cholesterol, 84 g Carbohydrates, 25 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 9 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (5 g sat), 1,130 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Potassium, [nut:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Iron, [nut:3] Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, [nut:2] Vitamin E, Folate, Zinc, [nut:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B12