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Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles

SUBMITTED BY: VBRAUER671 PHOTO BY: LynnInHK

"This is a simple recipe with a spicy kick for garlic lovers. It is my combination of a much loved linguine and clam sauce dish and a recent introduction to orzo pasta. I have several variations for this recipe. Add more red pepper for extra spice. Substitute the chicken for clams or shrimp. Substitute the spinach leaves for diced tomatoes. I've also added spices such as basil, rosemary and oregano bringing a distinct Italian flavor to the dish."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 44 stars. This recipe average a 3.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • grated Parmesan cheese for topping

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by Suzy
This is a lovely alternative to rice. For those of you who say it is too bland, here is what I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by Reesa
I love this recipe because it's fast and delicious. We love strong flavors and the red pepper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by t_jones
I loved this and will be making it again. I added cayenne as well as onion , yellow pepper and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by DiamondJewels278
The recipe here was overall a great base. I took the suggestion of cooking the orzo in chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2007 by Tara
this was great with some changes. chicken broth for orzo. lemon juice and rosemary mixed in in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by SAMKAY64
People ask me to make this all the time! When I don't have fresh basil, ground works fine.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by Natalie Sacha
To add flavor, I cooked the orzo in broth and add more red pepper. I also added romano cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by Stephanie
I am only giving this 4 stars because I had to modify it just a little bit. I brought a small... MORE