Creamy Cacio e Pepe Orzo Risotto with Rosemary Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    439 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Creamy Cacio e Pepe Orzo Risotto with Rosemary Chicken

Creamy Cacio e Pepe orzo risotto is a super easy and completely delicious dinner served with juicy lemon rosemary chicken breasts.

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Ingredients

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For the orzo risotto

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 cups orzo
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup cream
  • tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • salt to taste

For the chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp rosemary finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
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Instructions

  1. Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.
  2. Carefully slice the chicken in half, resulting in two thin cutlets.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and allow to marinate while you make the orzo risotto.
  4. In a large, deep pan or braiser, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
  5. Add the orzo white wine and allow to reduce. Pour in the stock and cream then season with salt and pepper.
  6. Reduce the heat and partially cover with a lid then allow to simmer for 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked and creamy. Add the Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. In a large pan set over high heat, cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  8. Serve the orzo with the chicken with lemon wedges and extra Parmesan grated over the top.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 439kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 763mg (32%) Potassium 665mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 262IU (5%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 439 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 439kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 763mg 32%
Potassium 665mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 262IU 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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