Chicken Orzo

Ingredients

• 650g chicken breast - chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves - peeled and crushed
• 170g sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) - drained
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp paprika
• 250g orzo
• 650ml chicken stock
• 150ml double cream
• 50g parmesan cheese - grated
• 120g baby spinach
• Black pepper

Method

Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium heat
Add the chicken pieces. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until all sides are starting to colour
Reduce the heat and add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika
Stir for 3-5 minutes until the garlic is softened.
Add the orzo, stock, and some pepper and give everything a good stir and put the lid on
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost cooked
Turn the heat to the lowest setting add the spinach and cream and stir very well for 1-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the cream is heated through. Check the chicken is cooked through
Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan