Creamy Orzo Chicken And Spinach Pasta Recipes

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CREAMY ORZO CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA



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Need a quick dinner idea? Only 40 minutes stand between you and Creamy Orzo Chicken and Spinach Pasta. Try our chicken & spinach pasta this week!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 WYLER'S Instant Bouillon Chicken Flavored Cube
2 Tbsp. chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
1 pkg. (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Add half the chicken; cook 2 min. or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining chicken; return all chicken to skillet. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 min. or until spinach starts to wilt.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water. Mix reserved water with cream cheese and bouillon in small bowl until blended. Add to chicken with sun-dried tomatoes; mix well. Cover; cook on low heat 5 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in pasta and oregano; cook, uncovered, 1 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Stir in feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 38 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA



Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta image

This pasta is packed with nutrients, potassium from the spinach and calcium from the evaporated milk, which has 80% more calcium than regular milk. Serve with a crisp green salad. From Canadian Living Magazine.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (385 ml) can fat-free evaporated milk
5 cups whole wheat penne (12oz/375g)
10 ounces fresh spinach, trimmed (recipe states half bag 10oz/284g pkg?)
1/3 cup fresh basil, shredded
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, diced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 green onions, chopped
salt, to taste
hot pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat, brown chicken and transfer to a bowl.
  • drain off any fat from pan, add onion (not green onion) garlic and black pepper, fry over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes, sprinkle with flour, cook stirring for 1 minute.
  • return chicken along with juices from chicken to pan.
  • add evaporated milk, cook stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes. adjust seasoning if needed.
  • meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water cook penne until tender but firm, about 12 minutes, add spinach, drain and return to pot, add chicken mixture, red pepper, basil, lemon juice and green onions: toss to combine.
  • serve while hot. if desired spinkle indivdual servings with hot pepper flakes.

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