Chicken and Orzo Skillet
Tender chicken with a whisper of garlic, delicate orzo cooked in broth with healthy zucchini and tomatoes. On the table in about 30 minutes. Impressive!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
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- 4 four ounce chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth OR a14 ounce can
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Brush or rub chicken with minced garlic.
- Using nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add chicken broth chicken broth and orzo to skillet. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally..
- When pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, Stir in tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning. Cook uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until zucchini is tender. Stir occasionally and break up tomatoes with spoon.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.