Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces

8 cups water

12 ounces uncooked orzo

2 cups chopped tomato (about 2 medium)

2 teaspoons no-salt-added tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 cups baby spinach leaves

3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)

Preparation

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Sauté 6 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.

  2. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add orzo; cook 8 minutes or until orzo is al dente. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

  3. Add reserved cooking liquid, chopped tomato, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and peppers to skillet; cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add chicken, pasta, and 3 cups spinach leaves, stirring until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese