Sundried Tomato, Chicken, Spinach and Cheese Skillet
| | Sundried Tomato, Chicken, Spinach and Cheese Skillet |
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/3cup sun-dried tomatoes(not oil-packed)
- 1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3tablespoons orange juice
- 2tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2tablespoons chopped shallot
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 1/4teaspoon ground pepper
For the Orzo:
- 1 1/2cups uncooked orzo
- 2tablespoons butter
- 4cups water
- 1cup chicken broth
For the Chicken:
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, diced fine
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 2tablespoons butter
- 2cups sundried tomatoes, chopped fine
- 2cups Feta cheese
- 2cups mozzarella cheese
- 6cups baby spinach
- 2teaspoons salt
- 2teaspoons pepper
- 2teaspoons garlic powder
- 6cups baby spinach
- 2tsp salt
- 2tsp pepper
- 2tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Add the chicken thighs to a zippered bag, or place thighs on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. With a meat mallet, firmly pound the chicken to tenderize. Place chicken pieces in a shallow bowl or casserole dish. Make the vinaigrette. In a mini food processor, add the sun-dried tomatoes, oil, orange juice, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper and process until smooth. Pour the marinade in the bowl with the chicken thighs, stir to fully coat and marinate 30 minutes. Make the orzo. In a medium saucepot over medium high heat, add the orzo, butter, water and chicken broth. Cook for about 15 minutes or until orzo is soft. Turn off the heat and set aside, covered. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan with onion and garlic. Add the chicken and cook over medium high heat until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add the sundried tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, baby spinach, salt, pepper and garlic powder, stirring well to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Serve on a bed or orzo, or serve orzo on the side.