CAESAR CHICKEN ORZO

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I love the flavor of Caesar dressing and this recipe fits the bill! I marinate the chicken in the Caesar dressing for a bit first and cook the chicken longer initially.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (1 lb) bag frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli green beans pearl onions and red peppers)
3 tablespoons caesar salad dressing
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  • Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
  • Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling.
  • Stir in pasta, heat to boiling.
  • Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in frozen vegetables and dressing.
  • Add chicken.
  • Sprinkle with pepper.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.6, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 511.4, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 40.4

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