Creamy Chicken Florentine with Orzo | Comforting Italian-American Dish

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)