Asparagus, chicken and spinach orzo

The perfect mid-week Autumn meal.

This asparagus, chicken and spinach orzo uses only one pan, so you don’t have to worry about slaving over the washing after work!

A risotto-type dish for pasta lovers, this will become a staple meal you’ll be making week after week.

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Nutrition Facts

Asparagus, chicken and spinach Orzo

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 76mg25%

Sodium 261mg11%

Potassium 817mg23%

Carbohydrates 45g15%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 34g68%

Vitamin A 2800IU56%

Vitamin C 25mg30%

Calcium 94mg9%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Asparagus, chicken and spinach Orzo

A hearty bowl of Autumn.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: British

Servings: 4

Calories: 401kcal

Author: Enjoy Asparagus

Equipment

• Non-stick frying pan

Ingredients

• 4 tsp olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 2 chicken breasts chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 banana shallots chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic crushed
• 200 g orzo
• 100 ml chicken stock
• 1 bunch of asparagus washed and trimmed and cut into pieces
• 1 lemon zest and juice
• 115 g baby spinach
• 3 tbsp grated parmesan plus extra for serving

Method

• Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and add to the pan, frying until golden all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and set to one side.
• Add another 2 tsp olive oil to the pan and sauté the shallots and garlic for a couple of minutes, until starting to soften. Add the orzo, give it a good stir and then add the stock. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for five minutes.
• Add the asparagus, put the lid back on and simmer for another five minutes.
• Add the lemon juice and zest, cooked chicken and the spinach and cook for a further few minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach is just wilted.
• Stir through the parmesan and serve with extra on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2800IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg

Courtesy of Enjoy Asparagus. 

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