Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 spoon olive oil.
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2 big chicken breasts.
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2 spoons butter.
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1 big shallot, cut small.
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3 garlic cloves, cut small.
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1/2 spoon red pepper.
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1/2 cup sundried tomatoes.
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1 1/2 cups orzo.
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1/2 cup white wine.
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2 spoons Dijon mustard.
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2 spoons fresh thyme.
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3 cups broth.
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1 cup heavy cream.
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3 cups fresh spinach.
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1/2 cup parmesan.
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1/4 cup fresh basil, cut.
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2 spoons lemon juice.
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut chicken thin, season with salt, pepper.
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Heat oil. Cook chicken 2 minutes each side. Set aside.
03 -
Cook butter, shallot, garlic, pepper 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, orzo. Stir 2 minutes.
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Add wine, scrape pan bottom.
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Mix in mustard, thyme, broth. Let bubble then turn low.
07 -
Put chicken back. Cover, cook 15 minutes. Stir sometimes.
08 -
Slice chicken.
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Mix in cream, cheese, spinach, basil, lemon. Taste for salt.
10 -
Top with chicken and fresh basil.
# Notes:
01 -
Best eaten same day.
02 -
Add liquid when reheating.