Tuscan Chicken Orzo | Hype House Cooks | Umami

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS LIST BELOW
• For the Chicken:
• 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• For the Sauce and Orzo:
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 4 cups chicken broth (plus extra if needed)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon