MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO

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Discover our magical Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo recipe, and enjoy the pesto-packed perfection of the balanced dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup each chopped fresh asparagus, red onions and red peppers
2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. lemon zest

Steps:

Cook and stir vegetables in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Spoon into medium bowl; stir in orzo.
Add chicken to skillet; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165°F).
Mix cream cheese spread, pesto sauce and milk until blended. Stir 3/4 cup cream cheese mixture into orzo. Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture into microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or just until warmed; stir.
Spoon orzo mixture onto platter; top with chicken, warmed cream cheese mixture and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 35 g