Feta Spinach Chicken Orzo Creamy (Printable Version)
Creamy orzo with tangy feta, tender chicken, and fresh spinach. Quick Mediterranean main.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Protein
01 - 10.5 ounces orzo
02 - 2 cups diced chicken breast
→ Sauce & Vegetables
03 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
04 - 3.5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo until nearly al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add the diced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink.
03 - Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in the crumbled feta. Simmer gently, stirring, until a creamy sauce forms.
05 - Fold the cooked orzo into the skillet, ensuring it is evenly coated with the creamy sauce. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in thirty minutes for busy evenings
- Made with easy to find ingredients
- Loads of protein and greens in every bite
- No fancy equipment needed just a pot and a pan
02 -
- High in protein and satisfying
- Packed with leafy greens
- Great for meal prep holds well in the fridge
03 -
- Do not skip toasting the garlic as it is the base layer for the sauce
- Stir orzo right into the pan so it soaks up the flavor and stays creamy
- Taste for salt at the end since feta can vary in saltiness