chx orzo

Spring Chicken with Tomato & Orzo

~ Four Servings ~

NOTE: This recipe requires broiler-proof serving plates so that you can finish the plated dish in the oven.

4 6-8 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 box orzo pasta (we recommend DeCecco brand)

1 bunch clean, fresh spinach

1 bunch asparagus

8 ounce ball of fresh mozzarella cut into strips

Cut tips from asparagus and steam tips until crisp-tender.
Sear chicken breasts in 1T olive oil in a sauté pan, then roast for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees until meat is no longer pink
Put pasta in boiling water for 4-6 minutes.
Toss marinara sauce with cooked orzo.
Make a ring of orzo on the serving plates, and place uncooked spinach in the center.
Slice chicken breasts and arrange on top of spinach.
Lay asparagus tips and mozzarella decoratively on the orzo.
Heat the broiler in your oven and place the plate under the broiler for one minute.