Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo | Erin’s Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large shallot (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups orzo
• 1/2 cup white cooking wine
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 3 cups vegetable stock (substitute chicken stock or water)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups fresh spinach (substitute 1 cup frozen spinach)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (sliced)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice