CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET DINNER

CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET DINNER image

Categories Chicken

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 cups water
12 ounces uncooked orzo
2 cups chopped tomato (about 2 medium)
2 teaspoons no-salt-added tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups baby spinach leaves
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Sauté 6 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. 2. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add orzo; cook 8 minutes or until orzo is al dente. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. 3. Add reserved cooking liquid, chopped tomato, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and peppers to skillet; cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add chicken, pasta, and 3 cups spinach leaves, stirring until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese