How to Make Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles

Add more garlic if you like a really garlicky dish.

Garlic chicken with orzo noodles is a great dinner idea for the pasta- and garlic-lover in your life. The really great thing about this recipe is that you can customize it be perfect for you. Read on to discover how to make simple but mouth-watering garlic chicken with orzo.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• Grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

1. Fill a large pot with slightly salted water and bring it to a boil.

2. Add the orzo pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Once cooked, drain the orzo pasta.

3. Begin heating the oil over medium-high heat on a skillet. When oil is hot, cook the garlic and red pepper together. You should cook for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is lightly brown.

4. Stir in the chicken and cook for 2 to 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. As you are cooking, season the chicken with salt.

5. Turn the heat back down to medium. Add spinach to the skillet. Mix the parsley and cooked orzo together and add to the skillet.

6. Cook the entire mix for about 5 minutes and stir occasionally. Serve the meal topped with Parmesan cheese.