A tasty, cheesy dish with orzo and diced chicken!! A GREAT meal!!
Seriously delicious and filling!! Very point friendly and low calories!!
Full recipe in video below!
RECIPE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup orzo
1 cup light shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup low fat milk
2 tablespoons light butter
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
2 cups fresh baby spinach, optional
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or a 5-quart pan/skillet set over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces to the skillet, season with thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat until done; about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
Add about 3-quarts of water to the pot; set it over high heat and bring to a boil.
Stir in the orzo and cook for 8 to 9 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
Drain.
Put the orzo back in the pot and stir in the cheese, milk, butter, and mustard, if using. Continue to stir until smooth, creamy, and well combined. Add more milk if needed to reach desired creamy consistency.
Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Stir in the spinach; stir for a minute, or until wilted.
Stir in the chicken.
Serve.
4 Servings:
5sp (blue & purple)
7sp (green)
292 Calories
Recipe inspiration from diethood.com