Name: Skillet Creamy Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients: 4 (170g/6oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even 1/2-inch thickness; 1.5 teaspoons (9g) kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoon (2g) freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter; 1 small shallot, finely minced (approx. 2 tablespoons); 4 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 tablespoon); 250g (1 1/4 cups) dry orzo pasta; 600ml (2 1/2 cups) low-sodium chicken broth; 120ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream; 50g (1/2 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish; 150g (5 oz) fresh baby spinach; 1 large lemon, zested and juiced (approx. 3 tablespoons juice); 1 lemon, sliced into thin wheels for garnish

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Skillet Creamy Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Orzo — Magic Sous