Effortless Creamy Chicken Orzo (Printable Format)
Craving Italy but low on time?
# Needed Ingredients:
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2 large chicken breasts.
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2 tablespoons butter.
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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1 big shallot, finely chopped.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes.
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1/2 cup sundried tomatoes.
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1/2 cup dry white wine.
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard.
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3 cups chicken broth.
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1 cup heavy cream.
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1 1/2 cups orzo pasta.
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3 cups baby spinach leaves.
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2 tablespoons lemon juice.
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1/2 cup grated parmesan.
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2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves.
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Cut the chicken into thin pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Warm the olive oil in a pan. Sear the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side, then take it out.
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Melt the butter and cook the shallots, garlic, and chili flakes till softened, about 5 minutes.
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Toss in the sundried tomatoes and orzo. Keep stirring for a couple of minutes.
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Pour in the wine and scrape up any bits stuck to the pan.
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Mix in the broth, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Let it come to a boil, then lower the heat.
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Put the chicken back in, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Stir every so often.
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Take the chicken out and slice it.
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Add the cream, parmesan, spinach, basil, and lemon juice to the pan. Adjust salt to taste.
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Place the chicken on top and sprinkle with more fresh basil.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
Tastes best if you eat it fresh.
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Add some liquid when warming it up again.