Weeknight Orzo Dinner Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
4 cups fat free chicken broth
1 tsp olive oil
2 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
salt & pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

Bring chicken broth to a boil with 1 clove of minced garlic.
Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and red pepper about 30 seconds.
Stir in chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook 5-6 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear.
Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley, spinach, cooked orzo with remaining broth and parmesan. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes, stirring until combined and spinach is wilted.
Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	307.06 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.13g	22%
Cholesterol	76.83mg	26%
Sodium	800.43mg	33%
Potassium	418.56mg	9%
Total Carbs	16.87g	6%
Sugars	1.96g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	5%
Protein	30.55g	61%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	136.4mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	67.16 Kcal (281 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.09g	22%
Cholesterol	16.8mg	26%
Sodium	175.06mg	33%
Potassium	91.54mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.69g	6%
Sugars	0.43g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	5%
Protein	6.68g	61%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	29.8mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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