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Tuscan Chicken Orzo - easy 30 minute meal
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
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 454 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
Get prepped
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, season your chicken with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with tuscan seasoning.
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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.
Notes
- Recipe for DIY Tuscan Seasoning
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.