Chicken Orzo Skillet (TNT)

Here is another really great chicken recipe! I just love chicken....you can make so many different meals with chicken!!
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Chicken Orzo Skillet Recipe

Here’s a great one-skillet supper that’s colorful, healthy, filling and definitely special! Our taste testers loved the blend of spices, the touch of heat and the sophisticated flavor that make this dish a must-try. Kellie Mulleavy - Lambertville, Michigan
This recipe is:
Healthy

* 4 Servings
* Prep: 15 min.
* Cook: 20 min.
Ingredients
* 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
* 2 teaspoons salt-free garlic seasoning blend
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 tablespoon Crisco Pure Olive Oil
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions:
Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
* Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes if desired. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed. Garnish with cheese if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups (calculated without cheese) equals 339 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 384 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 32 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Chicken Orzo Skillet published in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010, p57
　
　
Recipe source: All Simple Recipes yahoo group, submitted by Beth Layman