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One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo

A delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy orzo, and vibrant pesto in a single skillet, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta About 8 ounces
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Low sodium
  • ½ cup Pesto Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • ½ medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Chopped, optional
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice half of a red onion, and mince three cloves of garlic.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute.
  3. Brown the Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, stir in orzo and cherry tomatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Stir in Pesto and Finish: Remove from heat and stir in pesto and lemon juice until well combined.
  6. Add Parmesan and Serve: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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