Best Orzo With Chicken And Fresh Herbs Recipes

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ORZO WITH HERBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 2 cups orzo in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain. Chop 6 scallions; cook just the white parts in a skillet with olive oil until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the orzo, 2 cups chicken broth, the scallion greens and a handful each of chopped parsley and dill; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan.

ORZO WITH CHICKEN AND FRESH HERBS



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This Italian pasta salad makes a terrific lunch or supper for four...on the table in 25 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (about 3.5 oz)
1 pint (2 cups) cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, oregano, marjoram or thyme leaves (or a combination)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 cup small fresh mozzarella cheese balls (about 6 oz)
4 large leaves butter lettuce

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and herbs. Add chicken, cheese and cooked pasta; toss until evenly coated. To serve, spoon 1 1/4 cups salad onto each lettuce leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN WITH ORZO AND VEGGIES



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Pleasant change from the usual pasta meals, quick and easy. Revised to our taste from Taste of Home.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large frypan over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic and red pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Add broth, broccoli and orzo.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken and corn, cook an additional 8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
  • Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and gently stir in cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 89.1, Sodium 1051.2, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 41.5

LEMON CHICKEN WITH ORZO



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Here's a dish that's light and summery but still filling. My kids love all the veggies...for real! If you like a lot of lemon, stir in an extra splash of lemon juice just before serving. -Shannon Humphrey, Hampton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour and garlic powder. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dip both sides of chicken in flour mixture to coat lightly; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean., In same pan, bring broth to a boil; stir in orzo. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, basil and remaining salt; remove from heat. Return chicken to pan. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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