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One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo

A delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and flavorful pesto orzo, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt to season chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to season chicken
Orzo and Pesto
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, for serving
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Orzo and Broth
  1. Add the orzo and chicken broth to the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Stir in Pesto and Tomatoes
  1. Stir in the pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.

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