Spring Chicken Orzo | Command Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cubed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup heavy cream or milk
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 (12-ounces) jar marinated quartered artichokes, drained
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest