One Pot Chicken and Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

chicken drumsticks

salt and fresh ground pepper (, to taste)

1 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

butter

yellow onion (, diced)

garlic cloves (, minced)

2 cups

orzo pasta

2 1/2 cups

organic low sodium chicken broth ((I use Pacific Natural Foods))

1 pint

cherry tomatoes (, halved)

bag ((6 to 8 ounces) baby spinach)

salt and fresh ground pepper (, to taste)

1/2 cup

shredded parmesan cheese (, optional)