CREAMY PARMESAN ORZO WITH CHICKEN @ND ASPARAGUS

Quick and delicious Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus that can be on your dinner table in only 30 minutes! Cheesy, creamy, delicious goodness! This creamy, cheesy, Parmesan orzo is my kind of dish and the kind of dish I could have every single night for lunch or dinner. What’s not to like? You’ve got your proteins, your veggies, and my favorite part, the Parmesan orzo. This dish is everything. This is all I need to be a happy girl. Quick and delicious Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus that can be on your dinner table in only 30 minutes! Cheesy, creamy, delicious goodness! Ingredients 1 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless (about 3) 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste 1 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup asparagus chopped 1 large onion chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 2 cups orzo uncooked 2 cups half and half 3 cups chicken broth low sodium, or water 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese grated 2 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish Instructions Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and paprika on both sides. In a large skillet heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless (about 3)
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup asparagus chopped
• 1 large onion chopped
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups orzo uncooked
• 2 cups half and half
• 3 cups chicken broth low sodium, or water
• 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and paprika on both sides.
2. In a large skillet heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Depending on the thickness of your chicken you might need longer time. Transfer the chicken to a warm plate; set aside.
3. In the same skillet add the asparagus and saute for about 3 minutes, just until it starts to soften and starts to brown a bit. Transfer to a plate; set aside.

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