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Chicken Tenders with Spinach Fettuccine/Orzo

Chicken Tenders with Spinach Fettuccine/Orzo

Chicken Tenders with Spinach Fettuccine/Orzo
Chicken Tenders with Spinach Fettuccine/Orzo
Chicken Tenders with Spinach Fettuccine/Orzo
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Chicken Tenders with Spinach Fettuccine/Orzo
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ -2 lbs. chicken tenders, seasoned with salt, red/black pepper/garlic powder
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (8-oz.) pico de gallo or leftover gazpacho
  • Spinach fettuccine noodles, optional
  • 2 c. cooked orzo pasta
  • 2 boxes of creamed spinach, defrosted
  • Lemon juice
  • 1 (8-oz.) bag of Six Cheese Italian Blend grated cheese or your favorite
  • Chopped green onions or parsley
  • Olive oil
Instructions
  1. In skillet, heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of pan.
  2. Add season chicken tenders and brown on all sides.
  3. After you turn chicken the first time, add the chopped onion and the pico. Cook for another 8-10 minutes. It should thicken up a little.
  4. Meanwhile, boil orzo and fettuccine noodles (optional) in separate pots. Water should be salted and add olive oil. Drain and set aside. I usually have extra noodle and add to this dish but if you don’t have it just leave out.
  5. In a 9x11” baking dish, spray with PAM.
  6. In bottom of dish, put the layer of noodles, then take the defrosted spinach and with your hands break it up and spread around the pan.
  7. Then place the orzo on top of this.
  8. Then place the cooked chicken tenders with sauce on top of this.
  9. Sprinkle with green onion or parsley and your favorite cheese.
  10. If eating right away, just place in 350 oven and heat until hot and bubbly.
  11. If you want, cover with foil and freeze. Then defrost, leave foil on and heat in 350 oven for about 20-30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes and sprinkle more cheese and heat until hot and bubbly.
Notes
*****The noodles are optional. I usually have extra noodles around and this is a great way to use them up and it adds color and nice texture to the dish.
 

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