Name: Spring Chicken Orzo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cubed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 shallot, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup heavy cream or milk; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 cups baby spinach; 1 (12-ounces) jar marinated quartered artichokes, drained; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 teaspoons lemon zest

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