Tuscan Chicken Orzo - One Pot - Option 3

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This Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a treat of a one pot pasta recipe – super simple and takes just 30 minutes to make. All the flavours of our favourite Tuscan inspired chicken dish, made into a complete dinner.

PREP TIME:5minutes minutes

COOK TIME: 25minutes minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30minutes minutes

SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients 

• 650 g Chicken breast (about x4), Skinless and boneless. Chopped
• 1 tbsp Olive oil, Or oil from sun dried tomatoes jar
• 3 Garlic cloves, Peeled and crushed
• 170 g Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), Drained
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced⁣
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 250 g Orzo
• 650 ml Chicken stock
• 150 ml Double cream
• 50 g Parmesan , Grated
• 120 g Spinach
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions  (NOTE - try these instructions; https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1818293150476645564/8470649575401768123)

1. In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When it's hot, carefully add the chicken pieces. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until all sides are starting to colour.
2. Remove chicken from the skillet and add 1 more tsp of olive oil to the pan, if desired. 
3. Add the onion, shallot and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the bottom of the pan. 
4. Reduce the heat( Medium) and add the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika. Stir for 3-5 minutes until the garlic is softened.
5. Add the orzo, stock, and some pepper and give everything a good stir and put the lid on. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost cooked.
6. Turn the heat to the lowest setting add the spinach and cream and stir very well for 1-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the cream is heated through. Check the chicken is cooked through.
7. Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan.