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Chicken Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes


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  • Author: Zrinka Baker
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

One-pan chicken dish with tons of flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and Parmesan make this hearty and satisfying.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lbs (454 g) chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 1-2 Tbsp oil from tomatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cups (300 ml) orzo pasta
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup wine
  • 3 cups (710 ml) chicken stock
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dry thyme
  • 1/4 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Put olive oil and reserved tomato oil in a pan or skillet and heat over medium-high heat (approximately 375°F/190°C). Fry the chicken until golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add orzo and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, wine, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, balsamic vinegar, and sugar. Return chicken cubes to the pan.
  6. Cook, adding chicken stock one ladle at a time and stirring often, until orzo is soft. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil.
  • If you don’t have wine, substitute with an equal amount of chicken broth.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 100