Dinner

Spicy Chicken and Orzo Skillet is for Dinner.

Spicy Chicken and Orzo Skillet takes several minutes to prepare.

Spicy Chicken and Orzo Skillet takes several minutes to cook.

Spicy Chicken and Orzo Skillet makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Spicy Chicken and Orzo Skillet are:

1 tablespoon olive
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin bite-size strips
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 medium carrots, bias sliced or cut into thick matchsticks
1 small onion, diced
3/4 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta (5 1/2 oz)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
1 can (14 oz) 99% fat free chicken broth
2 cups fresh spinach leaves

Here is how you make Spicy Chicken and Orzo Skillet:

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots and onion; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once. Stir in all remaining ingredients except spinach. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender. Stir in spinach; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Shred cooked spinach in pan using spatula/spoon for smaller pieces.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SANDRA_92083.

The nutritional information for Spicy Chicken and Orzo Skillet is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 312.9

• Total Fat: 5.7 g
• Cholesterol: 68.2 mg
• Sodium: 598.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 31.9 g