ORZO WITH CHICKEN & ARTICHOKES

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Categories     Chicken     Sauté     Dinner

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts (water-packed), quartered
5 ounces baby spinach
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat to medium high, pour in white wine; cook about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into chicken mixture. Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta.

Princess Nareji
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Yum!


Wassef Zakaria
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I loved the combination of chicken, artichokes, and orzo. It was a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


jason higgs
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the artichokes were flavorful, and the orzo was cooked al dente. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Anniellys Castillo
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This dish was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken, artichokes, and orzo cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.