Best Zesty Chicken With Orzo For Freezer Menus Recipes

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ZESTY CHICKEN & ORZO SKILLET RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Zesty Chicken & Orzo Skillet Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Bettybug

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen artichoke hearts
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1-1/2 cups water
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • COOK chicken in 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until each is browned on both sides. Remove from skillet; set aside. ADD remaining dressing and all remaining ingredients except basil to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil on medium heat. TOP with chicken; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 9 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), stirring after 5 min. REMOVE from heat; let stand 5 min.

ZESTY CHICKEN WITH ORZO (FOR FREEZER MENUS)



Zesty Chicken With Orzo (For Freezer Menus) image

A recipe inspired by Betty Crocker, modified to be used by my friends and me in our once-a-month freezer meal prep. The ingredients are pre-assembled, frozen, then cooked fresh the night you want them. For the frozen vegetables, I find that a pre-made combination of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots works well, but any veggies that would cook in the same amount of time would work fine. Orzo is a fun pasta many people have never tried - it comes out very creamy in this recipe.

Provided by Troicook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breast halves
1 lb frozen mixed vegetables
3 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing (I like Wishbone)
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 ounces low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add chicken to a 1 qt freezer bag, vegetables and 3T dressing to a second qt bag, and pasta to a snack size bag. Squeeze out air, seal, and label with a Sharpie marker. Place in freezer.
  • Remove the bags from the freezer and defrost when you are ready to prepare the meal.
  • Heat oil in skillet over med-high. Cook chicken in oil, turning once, for about 10 minutes until brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  • Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 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 the chicken juices are no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 318.7, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 26.7

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