Tuscan Chicken Orzo - easy 30 minute meal

Name: Tuscan Chicken Orzo - easy 30 minute meal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 cups plain or whole wheat orzo; 1 pound chicken breast; 2 tablespoons tuscan seasoning; salt & pepper; 1/2 red pepper; 1/2 yellow pepper; 12 Cherry or grape tomatoes; 2.5 ounces baby arugula; 2 tablespoons sundried tomato pesto; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
454 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

Tuscan Chicken Orzo - easy 30 minute meal

Freya Jacobs

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This Tuscan Chicken Orzo is full of fresh flavors, easy to make on the fly, and even easier to make ahead. Perfect for a delicious lunch or light dinner!⅕⅕

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups plain or whole wheat orzo uncooked
1 pound chicken breast sliced into thin cutlets
2 tablespoons tuscan seasoning (recipe linked below)
salt & pepper
1/2 red pepper cut into strips
1/2 yellow pepper cut into strips
12 Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
2.5 ounces baby arugula
2 tablespoons sundried tomato pesto
1 tablespoon grated parmesan optional

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Instructions

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Cook orzo according to package directions.
Meanwhile, season your chicken with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with tuscan seasoning.

Cook the chicken and vegetables

Heat olive oil in a skillet, and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the red and yellow peppers, and sautee until softened - about 3 minutes.
In the last minute, add the cherry tomatoes.

Add the pasta and pesto

Drain the orzo, add the pesto and stir through.
Add the cooked vegetables to the orzo, and mix.

Serving

When ready to serve, add the arugula to the orzo mixture, and divide between plates.
Slice the chicken breast, and place on top of the orzo.
Sprinkle with parmesan.

Devour.

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Notes

Recipe for DIY Tuscan Seasoning

Nutrition Information

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Calories 454kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 233mg (10%) Potassium 869mg (25%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1477IU (30%) Vitamin C 58mg (64%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	454kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	63g	21%
Protein	36g	72%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	74mg	25%
Sodium	233mg	10%
Potassium	869mg	18%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1477IU	30%
Vitamin C	58mg	64%
Calcium	119mg	12%
Iron	3mg	17%