Saving time with this recipe since the pasta is cooked with the simmering marinara sauce! Made with fresh garlic, packed with veggies and delicious chicken thigh chunks!
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 20minutes
Servings 4servings
Author Winnie Liong
Ingredients
2teaspoonsolive oil
2garlic clovesminced
1/2yellow oniondiced
1cupmushrooms
4cupsbaby spinachpacked
1poundchicken thighschunks
1teaspoonitalian seasoning
1cupmarinara sauce
1/2cupchicken broth
2cuporzo
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4cupshredded cheese optional
Instructions
In a large skillet, preheat to medium heat with olive oil. Add garlic and yellow onions to cook until fragrant and onions soften.
Add in chicken thighs with italian seasoning. Cook until chicken juices run clear.
Pour in marinara sauce and chicken broth, bring to boil.
Add in orzo to simmer on low for 15 minutes, stirring often.
When most of the liquids are cooked up, stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep on low heat for another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts, then turn off heat. Serve with fresh parsley garnish if desired!