Creamy Chicken Orzo Pasta- The Lazy Girls Kitchen

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced chicken breast and season with salt and pepper; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Return the chicken to the skillet; stir in heavy cream and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.

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