BLT Chicken Over Orzo

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash & halve the cherry tomatoes.
• Step 2
  Roughly chop the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Step 3
  Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing in half through the center, creating two equal portions. Pat the chicken dry. Season all over with salt & pepper. We also love a dash of garlic powder or Italian seasoning if you have.
• Step 4
  Cook the orzo according to package instructions.
• Step 5
  Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, stirring & flipping occasionally, about 3-4 min. Transfer to a small bowl, leaving the grease in the pan.
• Step 6
  Drain the orzo & set aside.
• Step 7
  Add the chicken to the same pan over medium-high heat. Sear, undisturbed for 3-5 min on each side until golden, then transfer to a plate.
• Step 8
  Add in the cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 1 min over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low & add a 1/4 cup of water to the pan to deglaze the bottom.
• Step 9
  Stir in the spinach & cook until wilted, about 1-2 min. Add in the bacon & parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Finally stir in the heavy cream & mix well for 1 more min.
• Step 10
  Add the chicken & its juices back to the pan. Spoon the sauce over top & simmer all together for 2 more min then remove from the heat.
• Step 11
  Season the cooked orzo with a bit of olive oil or butter. Add a pinch of salt & pepper. Mix it all together. Serve the BLT chicken over the orzo & enjoy!