Name: Spinach Chicken Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; .87 ounce onion gravy mix ((1 packet McCormick)); 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups water; 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes, unseasoned ((1 can)); 8 ounces orzo pasta, (approximately 1 cup); 2 cups fresh spinach (packed)

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Spinach Chicken Orzo is an easy one-pot meal that’s full of flavor and healthier ingredients! It has a savory sauce, chunks of chicken, diced tomatoes, tender orzo pasta, and fresh spinach. And, it’s ready in only 20 minutes!

My sister, Darlene got this recipe from Publix Aprons Recipes, she made a few changes and her family has been loving this recipe for awhile! I’ve been wanting to make it but just haven’t had the chance. Well, I decided to give it a try and WOW am I ever glad I did! It has so much flavor and texture, and I’m sure you’ll love it too.

Our kitchen smelled so good while it was cooking, we couldn’t wait to try it! This dish is a combination of a soup and stew all in one bowl.

So, let’s get cooking!

Remove any excess fat from the chicken and cut into chunks.

In a bowl mix together 1/4 cup light mayonnaise and 1 (.87 oz) McCormick onion gravy mix. Add the chicken chunks and stir until well coated.

The onion gravy mix and light mayonnaise are what gives this chicken recipe SO much depth of flavor!

Pro Tip: You can use a packet of Ranch Dressing mix or brown gravy mix instead of the onion gravy mix packet for different flavor variations.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot, approximately 1-2 minutes. Add the coated chicken and cook until lightly browned approximately 2 minutes.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes and 8 ounces orzo pasta, mix until blended. Cover, cook and stir occasionally for 4 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Reduce heat to medium, cover again, simmer and stir occasionally another 4 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.

Pro Tip: Feel free to substitute the orzo pasta with 1 cup instant rice, but reduce final simmer time to 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat, add 2 cups baby spinach, stir to combine and the spinach starts to wilt.

We loved the idea of adding some fresh flat leaf spinach to this dish, to add extra flavor and nutrition.

Cover and allow to sit off the heat for 2 minutes. Stir again and serve.

If you’re tired of the same old chicken recipes, give our Spinach Chicken Orzo a try! We hope you make it one night for dinner and enjoy it as much as we do. If you make it, please snap a picture and tag us on social media @MySweetMission or #MySweetMission. We’d love to see it!

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Spinach Chicken Orzo

Spinach Chicken Orzo is an easy one-pot meal that's full of flavor and healthier ingredients! It has a savory sauce, chunks of chicken, diced tomatoes, tender orzo pasta, and fresh spinach. And, it's ready in only 20 minutes!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Quick Meal, Savory

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 489kcal

Author Heather Carter - MySweetMission.com

Ingredients

1/4 cup light mayonnaise
.87 ounce onion gravy mix (1 packet McCormick)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups water
14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes, unseasoned (1 can)
8 ounces orzo pasta, approximately 1 cup
2 cups fresh spinach packed

Instructions

Remove any excess fat from the chicken and cut into chunks.
In a bowl mix together 1/4 cup light mayonnaise and 1 (.87 oz) McCormick onion gravy mix. Add the chicken chunks and stir until well coated.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot, approximately 1-2 minutes. Add the coated chicken and cook until lightly browned approximately 2 minutes.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes and 8 ounces orzo pasta, mix until blended. Cover, cook and stir occasionally for 4 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Reduce heat to medium, cover again, simmer and stir occasionally another 4 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
Remove from heat, add 2 cups baby spinach, stir to combine and the spinach starts to wilt. Cover and allow to sit off the heat for 2 minutes. Stir again and serve.

Notes

You can use a packet of Ranch Dressing mix or brown gravy mix instead of the onion gravy mix packet for different flavor variations.

Feel free to substitute the orzo pasta with 1 cup instant rice, but reduce final simmer time to 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

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Recipe adapted from Publix Aprons Recipes

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