MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE CHICKEN WITH ORZO

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This was adapted from one of those 5 Ingredients cookbooks, but I changed and added to it. Instead of 4 chicken breasts, if they are large, slice the long way while partially frozen. Saves pounding, too!

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
6 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 1/2 c chicken stock (or equivalent water plus chicken bouillon)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 Tbsp lemon juice
8 oz orzo pasta (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 Tbsp capers
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Pound chicken breasts to flatten evenly. Season with pepper.
  • 2. Drain artichoke hearts, set aside, save marinade.
  • 3. Bring 1/4 cup marinade to boil in large skillet. Ad chicken and cook over medium heat until lightly browned.
  • 4. Add artichokes, broth, pepper flakes, remaining marinade and orzo. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and cook until chicken and orzo are done. Add lemon juice and capers. If too much liquid remains, boil another minute to reduce a bit OR add liquid if too dry!!
  • 5. Serving idea: serve with steamed Italian (flat) green beans.

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