
Ingredients
- 3-4 Thin Sliced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 medium shallot – finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy creap
- 1 5 oz package fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, additional for garnish
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions
- Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Arrange the chicken in the pan in a single layer. Cook until browned on the underside and an instant-read thermometers inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees, 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to cutting board. Do not wipe the pan clean.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add chopped shallot, minced garlic, 2 teaspoons rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until the shallot is softened, 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups orzo; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
- Add 3 cups broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring and scraping up browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gradually stir in spinach until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan, 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Spread into an even layer.
- Transfer orzo mixture to a glass baking dish.
- Slice the chicken cutlets and arrange the sliced chicken on top of the orzo mixture in a single layer.
- Cover the backing dish with foil and place in 300 degree oven for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with lemon zest and/or basil if desired.
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