Roman Spinach Chicken With Orzo

The Wallaces's Note:

Nice change of pace from tomato-based Italian chicken dishes.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• ½ cup Italian salad dressing
• 10 ounces frozen spinach
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove , chopped
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup orzo pasta , cooked according to package directions
• 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese , freshly grated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Marinate chicken in Italian dressing for at least 15 minutes.
3. Cook spinach according to package directions, drain well.
4. Remove chicken from marinade and drain.
5. Saute garlic in oil over medium high heat.
6. Add chicken and saute about 5 minutes or until browned on each side.
7. Pour chicken broth into 8x8 baking dish and add chicken with garlic.
8. Spread spinach around chicken, sprinkle with raisins and pine nuts.
9. Top each chicken breast half with 1 oz mozzarella cheese.
10. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes at 350F or until chicken juices run clear.
11. Serve chicken on top of orzo and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Reviews

[katew]

Great dinner ! Used Greek dressing as marinade and left out raisins due to personal pref. Easy to do, looks nice on plate and yummy to eat !