Creamy Chicken Florentine with Orzo | Comforting Italian-American Dish

Creamy Chicken Florentine with Orzo | Comforting Italian-American Dish

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Velvety chicken, spinach, and orzo in a savory creamy broth, ready in 45 minutes for a cozy, satisfying Italian-American weeknight meal.

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  • Grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

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
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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