Description

Here is a chicken dish that tastes much like the famous spinach dip. It is so simple to prepare and is a creamy, cheesy dish that’s a complete meal. Clean up is quick and easy since it is made in just one pan.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about ½ inch thick
• 2 t. olive oil
• 8 oz. orzo pasta, dry
• 2 c. chicken stock/broth
• ¼ c. cream cheese
• ¾ c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
• ¼ c. shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 c. fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1 c. canned or frozen artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• minced parsley, if desired
• lemon wedges, if desired for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. If chicken breasts are thicker, cut them in half lengthwise. Wash spinach, drain and dry with paper towels.
3. In a large oven-proof pan/skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Place chicken in the pan and cook, undisturbed, for about 5 minutes or until chicken is a deep golden brown. Turn the chicken over and cook for another 3-5 minutes until second side is browned.