Skillet Chicken Florentine with Orzo | Quick One-Pan Dinner #easyrecipes #kitchenhacks

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Welcome to the channel; today we're making skillet chicken Florentine with orzo.

Gather ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, 1 red bell pepper, 1 cup Alfredo sauce, 0.5 pounds orzo, 5 oz spinach, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering.

Sear the chicken in the skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside.

Add chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until tender-crisp.

Pour in 1 cup of Alfredo sauce and 1 and 3/4 cups of water into the skillet; stir and deglaze the pan.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add the dry orzo and stir to submerge; then add the spinach and stir until wilted.

Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 14 minutes.

Check chicken doneness by cutting into the thickest part; it should be opaque with clear juices.

Stir the orzo and sauce gently before serving; serve directly from the skillet or plate individually.

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