Pesto Orzo
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
573 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Orzo
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This creamy pesto orzo with sun-dried tomatoes and chicken is an easy one pot meal the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 cloves of garlic grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth more if needed
- 2 cups cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat a deep pan, Dutch oven, or pot over medium-high heat. Add in the orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, garlic, Italian seasoning and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir everything together and toast the orzo for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring it to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for about 12 minutes or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir often to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan. You may need to add additional chicken broth if it’s absorbed before the orzo is tender. Add additional broth a couple tablespoons at a time.
- When the orzo is tender, stir in the cream, parmesan cheese, chicken, and basil. Cook another minute or so until it's warmed through. Taste for seasoning and garnish with extra parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
245mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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