One Pot Italian Chicken With Orzo Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs or breasts -about 6 thighs or 4 breasts 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup Orzo pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh) 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh) 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish Pat chicken dry and rub with oregano, pepper flakes, sprinkle of salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Add chicken to hot skillet and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to plate. Add Orzo and garlic to empty skillet. Toasting Orzo and scraping up the bits left from the chicken. Cook for about 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and broth. Return chicken, along with any accumulated juices, to skillet and cook, covered, over medium low heat until chicken is cooked through and orzo is tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 23:13:37 +0000