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One-Pan Chicken and Orzo
Family Friendly
Quick
One-Pan Chicken and Orzo

with Pesto and Baby Tomatoes

7 min
Difficulty: 2/3
Canadian

This hearty skillet is oh-so comforting. Tender orzo soaks up savoury broth, butter and a fresh spritz of lemon! Wholesome, aromatic veggies won't phase the kiddos.

Allergens

Soy
Mustard
Wheat
Milk
Sulphites
May contain traces of allergens
Peanuts
Sesame
Tree nuts

Utensils

Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Medium Non-Stick Pan

Tags

Family Friendly
Quick
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts

2 unit(s)

Orzo

Orzo

170 g

Yellow Onion

Yellow Onion

1 unit(s)

Baby Tomatoes

Baby Tomatoes

113 g

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

0.25 cup

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

0.25 cup

Chicken Broth Concentrate

Chicken Broth Concentrate

1 unit(s)

Garlic Salt

Garlic Salt

1 tsp

Salt

Salt

0.063 tsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Oil

Oil

0.5 tbsp

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

2 tbsp

Preparation
1
Prep and cook chicken

  • Heat a medium non-stick pan (large pan for 4 ppl) over medium-high heat.
  • While the pan heats, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Season with half the garlic salt and pepper.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Sear, tossing occasionally, until golden-brown and cooked through, 4-6 min.**
  • Remove from heat, then transfer chicken to a plate. Cover to keep warm.

2
Prep

  • Meanwhile, on a separate cutting board, peel, then cut onion into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Halve tomatoes.

3
Cook onions

  • Reheat the same pan (from step 1) over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then onions. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 3-4 min.

4
Cook orzo

  • Add 3 cups (5 cups) warm water, broth concentrate, orzo and remaining garlic salt to the pan with onions. Bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and most of the water is absorbed, 14-17 min. (TIP: Reduce heat to medium if broth is boiling away too quickly!)

5
Finish orzo

  • Remove from heat, then add chicken, half the Parmesan and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir until butter melts, 1 min.


6
Finish and serve

  • Divide chicken and orzo between bowls.
  • Drizzle pesto over top, then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition per serving

830

kcal

Calories

34

g

Fat

13

g

Saturated Fat

75

g

Carbohydrate

6

g

Sugar

6

g

Dietary Fiber

55

g

Protein

165

mg

Cholesterol

1320

mg

Sodium

1

g

Trans Fat

1050

mg

Potassium

175

mg

Calcium

3.5

mg

Iron

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