Easy Spring Vegetable Chicken Orzo
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Easy Spring Vegetable Chicken Orzo
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We all love one pot dinner recipe and this easy spring vegetable chicken orzo is the perfect simple family meal.
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Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts I used boneless skinless chicken breasts. Boneless chicken thighs can be used but will need longer cooking.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g (1lb) orzo pasta
- 1 shallot
- 3 fresh garlic cloves crushed
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 200 g (7 oz) fresh asparagus stalks chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken stock/chicken broth
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- fresh basil to serve
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Instructions
- Heat a large, deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, resulting in two thin cutlets.
- Drizzle over a tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in the hot pan until golden brown on both sides then remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil or a knob of butter and allow to melt.
- Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 30 seconds then add all the vegetables. I like to add the asparagus tops later on to prevent over-cooking.
- Add the orzo, lemon juice, stock and cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and allow to simmer for 7-8 minutes until the orzo has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Add the seared chicken and asparagus tops then cover and cook for another 5 minutes until the orzo is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from the heat, garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
1660mg
(69%)
Potassium
740mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1264IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1660mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 740mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1264IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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