MAISON DE KENNEDY

Chicken, Garlic & Herb Orzo Risotto

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 (0/5) Tested by Cass — 30 min · Serves 3

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken Breast Strips
• 1 medium Onion — diced
• 2 cups Mushrooms — sliced
• 2 cloves Garlic — minced
• 1 T Olive Oil
• 1 cup Orzo
• 2 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 can (14 oz) Italian Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 cups Baby Spinach
• Lemon Zest
• 6 T Parmesan

Method

1. Build the base: Sauté onion, garlic, chicken, mushrooms in olive oil.
2. Toast orzo: Add orzo and toast 1 minute until slightly golden.
3. Add liquids: Add broth and tomatoes.
4. Simmer: 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is creamy.
5. Finish: Fold in spinach and lemon zest. Top with parmesan.

Notes

• Texture: Orzo absorbs liquid and gets creamy like risotto — no constant stirring needed.
• Brightness: Lemon zest brightens everything.

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