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Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles
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VBRAUER671
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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."
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PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
15 Min
READY IN
30 Min
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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
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DIRECTIONS
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.
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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Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by
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Mar. 22, 2006
This is a lovely alternative to rice. For those of you who say it is too bland, here is what I do: use a deep skillet and sautee the garlic then add the orzo and chicken broth instead of water. Sautee the chicken separately with garlic and serve it on top.
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This is a lovely alternative to rice. For those of you who say it is too bland, here is what I...
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Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by
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Reesa
Jan. 20, 2008
I love this recipe because it's fast and delicious. We love strong flavors and the red pepper makes it great. I add at least 1 clove more of garlic, plenty of salt and spice, according to my taste that day. You can slant this recipe either Greek or Italian, to your tastes. If going Greek, add 1 tsp. oregano, chopped Greek olives and crumbled feta,(before serving), if desired. To swing it Italian, add basil instead of oregano and serve with shredded parmesan. I've made this several times, sometimes subbing diced Italian-style tomatoes when I don't have the spinach. Either way, spinach or tomatoes, you can't go wrong with this easy delicious recipe!
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I love this recipe because it's fast and delicious. We love strong flavors and the red pepper...
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Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by
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t_jones
Apr. 8, 2008
I loved this and will be making it again. I added cayenne as well as onion , yellow pepper and a whole head of garlic. I first browned the orzo in oil then added the rest . I also browned the chicken first and set aside then added at the end . Used chick broth as well.
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I loved this and will be making it again. I added cayenne as well as onion , yellow pepper and...
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Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by DiamondJewels278
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DiamondJewels278
Jan. 9, 2008
The recipe here was overall a great base. I took the suggestion of cooking the orzo in chicken broth and added oregano for my spice. I diced the garlic in order for the flavor to come out more (along with adding a few extra gloves in order to prevent any blandness). I went with tomatoes instead of spinach, and found it was quite the hit. I served this with peas and corn which provided enough extra "color." It was a HUGE hit with my family; however, my one caution would be to NOT overcook the orzo. I did that a bit and although it was still delicious, that would have made a difference.
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The recipe here was overall a great base. I took the suggestion of cooking the orzo in chicken...
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Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2007 by Tara
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Tara
Nov. 7, 2007
this was great with some changes. chicken broth for orzo. lemon juice and rosemary mixed in in the end.
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this was great with some changes. chicken broth for orzo. lemon juice and rosemary mixed in in...
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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by
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SAMKAY64
Jul. 20, 2007
People ask me to make this all the time! When I don't have fresh basil, ground works fine. Diced tomatoes also taste good with this.
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People ask me to make this all the time! When I don't have fresh basil, ground works fine....
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Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by
Natalie Sacha
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Natalie Sacha
Jan. 2, 2007
To add flavor, I cooked the orzo in broth and add more red pepper. I also added romano cheese and let it melt into the orzo mixture.
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Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by Stephanie
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Stephanie
Sep. 6, 2006
I am only giving this 4 stars because I had to modify it just a little bit. I brought a small pot of chicken broth to a boil and cooked the orzo in that. I had planned to drain off any extra broth, but it ended up soaking all in and making the orzo really nice and creamy. I sauteed the garlic and red pepper in olive oil then added the pieces of chicken. When the chicken was finished I added the orzo to it and stirred letting it sit on low heat for about 10 minutes. The result was YUMMY! My husband really liked it and has asked for it again. Thanks for sharing!
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I am only giving this 4 stars because I had to modify it just a little bit. I brought a small...
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