Stovetop Chicken and Spinach Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A one-pot meal combining tender chicken, spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes cooked with orzo pasta for a comforting dinner in under 30 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) into 1-inch pieces and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup orzo pasta and toast for 1 minute, then pour in 2 1/2 cups chicken broth.
  6. Step 6: Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
  7. Step 7: Uncover and stir in 3 cups fresh baby spinach and 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
  8. Step 8: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Serve warm.

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