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One-Pan Chicken and Orzo
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One-Pan Chicken and Orzo

with Pesto and Baby Tomatoes

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

Wheat
Milk

Utensils

Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Medium Non-Stick Pan
Paper Towel

Tags

Family Friendly
Ingredients
Chicken Breast Tenders

Chicken Breast Tenders

340 g

Orzo

Orzo

170 g

Yellow Onion

Yellow Onion

1 unit

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

Garlic Salt

Garlic Salt

1 tsp

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

2 tbsp

Oil

Oil

0.5 tbsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Salt

Salt

0.063 tsp

Preparation
1
Prep and cook chicken

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. 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 tenders. 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

790

kcal

Calories

32

g

Fat

12

g

Saturated Fat

74

g

Carbohydrate

6

g

Sugar

6

g

Dietary Fiber

53

g

Protein

145

mg

Cholesterol

1230

mg

Sodium

0.5

g

Trans Fat

950

mg

Potassium

225

mg

Calcium

3.5

mg

Iron

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2/3
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