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Paprika Chicken with Lemon Spinach Orzo

Prep Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil light olive oil OK
  • 1 tbsp Paprika smoked paprika preferable
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast tenderloins are best
  • 1 Yellow Onion chopped, or 1 cup diced from package
  • 8 oz Orzo =1/2 box for 4 servings
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low Sodium
  • 2 tsps Garlic jarred, minced
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice =juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated, optional

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the oil to the spices and mix well. Place chicken in bowl with spiced oil. Toss to evenly coat the chicken with the spices.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, transfer the seasoned chicken to the pan. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes and then flip and cook for 5 minutes longer.
  3. Remove chicken pieces from pan and set aside in clean bowl. Add onions to the oil left in pan and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add the dry orzo and toss to coat the orzo with oil in pan.
  4. Add baby spinach, broth, minced garlic, and cooked chicken into pan and mix well to cover all ingredients in liquid. Reduce heat, cover skillet with lid or foil, and simmer for 12 minutes until orzo is cooked and has absorbed all the broth.
  5. When orzo is done, add juice of 1 lemon, and mix well to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese and allow 1-2 minutes for cheese to melt on top. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

ALLERGEN INFO

  • Gluten/wheat (orzo), Dairy (cheese if using)

Recipe Options

  • Use pre-chopped or frozen onions to eliminate chopping. Use rotisserie chicken (shredded after pulling off bones) to eliminate cooking with raw chicken.

Recipe Credit

  • Adapted from (@healthyfitbella_) instagram.com