GARLIC CHICKEN with ORZO NOODLES

GARLIC CHICKEN with ORZO NOODLES

1 cup uncooked orzo
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cut into bite-size pieces
salt to taste
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8-10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1-minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2-5 minutes, until slightly brown and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo.

Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 4 servings.