TASTY TUSCAN CHICKEN DINNER!!!

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RECIPE - Creamy Tuscan Chicken & Orzo

Ingredients:
2+ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5-7 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 Tbsp butter
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
4+ fresh garlic cloves, minced
2-3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup orzo (uncooked)
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp EACH pepper and salt
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional shredded for garnish (optional)1
4-5 cups fresh baby spinach

Directions:
1) Grate a block of parmesan cheese to yield 1 cup grated.
2) Using a colander, rinse 3-4 cups cherry tomatoes, then cut them in half. Set aside in same colander.
3) Peel and thinly slice 1 large onion. Set aside in a medium bowl.
4) Remove skin from and mince 4+ garlic cloves. Set aside in a small bowl.
5) Trim and clean chicken breasts. Cut each breast into 3 or 4 pieces depending on its size. Set them aside in a medium bowl.
6) Heat 2+ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat.
7) Place all pieces of chicken into skillet and brown on one side; turn over and brown on other side. (Temperature of chicken should reach 165℉ by thermometer and there should be no pink left when cut). Remove chicken pieces to a plate to rest.
8) In the same skillet, melt 4 Tbsp butter then add red onion slices. Cook until soft, ~ 5 minutes.
9) Add garlic, cook several minutes until soft and fragrant. Avoid overcooking.
10) Add cherry tomatoes and cook until tomatoes begin to burst, ~ 2-3 minutes.
11) Add 1 cup of uncooked orzo, 2 cups of chicken broth, and 1 tsp each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium/high heat.
12) Reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally until orzo is al dente, ~ 10 minutes.
13) When orzo is cooked, add ½ cup heavy cream and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir together well.
14) Add 4-5 cups fresh baby spinach and stir into liquid until spinach has cooked down.
15) Add chicken pieces back to liquid and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
16) Serve when warm. Sprinkle with additional shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.


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