Chicken & Spinach Orzo–Dinner In Under 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large (150 grams) onion, halved and sliced
• 1/4 cup (60 grams) dry sherry or chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons currants or raisins
• 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) shredded, cooked chicken breast (from rotisserie chicken)
• 8 cups (6 ounces or 240 grams) packed spinach, torn into pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces (225 grams) uncooked orzo
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce or 28 grams) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown.

Stir in sherry, currants and chicken. Add spinach. Cover with lid and cook for 3 minutes, tossing occasionally with tongs until spinach wilts. Stir in salt.

Cook orzo in boiling water for 8 minutes or until tender; drain. Toss together drained orzo and spinach mixture. Sprinkle with nuts and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 |  Serving Size: 2 cups (300 grams) + 1 tablespoon nuts + 1 tablespoon cheese

Per serving: Calories: 417; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 51mg; Sodium: 344mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 27g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 635mg; Iron: 25%; Vitamin A: 114%; Vitamin C: 33%; Calcium: 16%