Italian Chicken & Orzo
Tender chicken, orzo, tomatoes, white beans, and broccoli all come together in a cozy skillet that feels hearty without being heavy. It’s colorful, simple, and the kind of pasta-adjacent dinner that checks the “something easy but still homemade” box.
Ingredients
- 1 cupuncooked orzo pastaAmount1 cupIngredientuncooked orzo pasta
- 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breastsAmount1 lbIngredientboneless skinless chicken breastsPreparationcubed cubed
- 3 tspolive oilAmount3 tspIngredientolive oil
- 3garlicAmount3Ingredientgarlic clovesPreparationminced cloves minced
- 2diced stewed tomatoesAmount2Ingredientdiced stewed tomatoes
- 1white kidney beansAmount1Ingredientwhite kidney beansPreparationrinsed and drained rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 tspItalian seasoningAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientItalian seasoning
- 1/2 tspsaltAmount1/2 tspIngredientsalt
- 1frozen broccoli floretsAmount1Ingredientfrozen broccoli floretsPreparationthawed thawed
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil for 6–7 minutes.
- 3
Remove and keep warm.
- 4
In the same skillet, cook garlicAmount3Ingredientgarlic clovesPreparationminced in remaining 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoningAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientItalian seasoning, and salt.
- 6
Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Stir in broccoli and chicken.
- 8
Heat through.
- 9
Drain orzo and stir into chicken mixture.
- 10
Serve.
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