"Creamy spinach orzo topped with juicy lemon chicken breasts is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 chicken breasts ((boneless and skinless) )
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp lemon juice
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2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced )
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½ tsp paprika
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2 tsp Italian herbs / Italian seasoning
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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300 g (10.5oz) orzo pasta
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200 g (7oz) baby spinach (washed and dried )
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2 tsp crushed garlic
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½ cup mascarpone
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½ cup pasta cooking water ((reserved from the orzo))
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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salt and pepper (to taste )
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lemon (to taste )
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fresh basil (for serving)