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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 439 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
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
- 1½ 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
Instructions
- Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Carefully slice the chicken in half, resulting in two thin cutlets.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and allow to marinate while you make the orzo risotto.
- In a large, deep pan or braiser, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add the orzo white wine and allow to reduce. Pour in the stock and cream then season with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- In a large pan set over high heat, cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve the orzo with the chicken with lemon wedges and extra Parmesan grated over the top.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.