Pan-Seared Chicken with Porcini-Chestnut Sauce with Steamed Spinach and Orzo

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2 pounds orzo pasta

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped shallots

1/2 cup dry sherry

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup chopped canned or bottled shelled chestnuts

1/2 cup heavy cream

12 ounces spinach, cleaned and steamed in the microwave