European Italian Main Dishes Chicken Orzo with Chicken and Artichokes 4.1 (155) 125 Reviews 23 Photos Orzo with Artichokes, Balsamic vinegar and Chicken -- as easy as A-B-C! Pancetta, spinach, and toasted pine nuts also play tasty parts in this pasta dish! This is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken (or turkey) meat! Submitted by Senoritapupnstuff Updated on October 7, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 23 23 23 23 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 3 ounces pancetta bacon, diced ½ medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ½ cup dry white wine 1 ½ cups cubed, cooked chicken 1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts (water-packed), quartered 5 ounces baby spinach 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted ⅛ cup balsamic vinegar Directions Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat to medium high, pour in white wine; cook about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into chicken mixture. Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta. I Made It Print 320 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 758 Calories 24g Fat 97g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 758 % Daily Value * Total Fat 24g 30% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 55mg 18% Sodium 679mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 97g 35% Dietary Fiber 7g 26% Total Sugars 7g Protein 36g 71% Vitamin C 20mg 22% Calcium 74mg 6% Iron 6mg 33% Potassium 570mg 12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.