Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup chopped yellow onion
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 cup (7 oz.) uncooked orzo
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup chicken broth
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2 lemons, zested and juiced
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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3 cups baby spinach
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½ cup shredded fontina cheese
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¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish.
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
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¾ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon table salt
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
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Stir in heavy cream, broth, about 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom from sticking, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring constantly, until orzo is tender and mixture is thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Stir in chicken and spinach until spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in fontina, Parmesan, parsley, pepper, and salt until creamy, about 30 seconds.
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Serve immediately topped with additional Parmesan and parsley.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
891 | Calories |
63g | Fat |
52g | Carbs |
35g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 891 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 63g | 80% |
Saturated Fat 34g | 168% |
Cholesterol 237mg | 79% |
Sodium 814mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate 52g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Protein 35g | 71% |
Potassium 461mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.