Easy One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe - Ready in 45 Minutes - Kitchen Scroll

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed in 1-inch pieces.
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided.
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion.
• 2 cups asparagus spears, cut in 1-inch pieces.
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
• 8 ounces dry orzo.
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth.
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme.
• 1/3 cup half and half.
• 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan.
• 2 cups fresh spinach.
• Fresh parsley and parmesan for garnish.