Garlic Chicken With Orzo Pasta

• orzo pasta↗1 cup
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• garlic cloves↗2
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces↗2
• salt↗
• chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon
• fresh spinach leaves↗2 cups
• grated parmesan cheese

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, drain.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown, being careful not to burn the garlic.

4. 4

   Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, or until lightly brown.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo.

6. 6

   Add spinach to the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach wilts.

7. 7

   Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.