Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles

Adapted from Allrecipes

I had never tried orzo noodles before and really enjoyed them in this dish. I cooked my orzo noodles in chicken broth which gave them extra flavor. The crushed red pepper gives this dish a little kick-add more or less depending on what you like! The chicken I used had been marinated in a lemon herb seasoning as well-it was delicious!

Ingredients:  

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

chicken bouillon or chicken broth

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces (marinated in lemon herb seasoning or something similar to it)

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 cups fresh spinach leaves

grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water seasoned with chicken bouillon to boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.