CHICKEN WITH SPINACH & TOMATO ORZO SALAD
Baked chicken breasts cook in the oven while you mix together a Mediterranean-inspired salad--packed with veggies, whole-wheat orzo and an easy homemade vinaigrette--for a weekend-worthy dinner on the table in under an hour. The leftovers from this healthy 400-calorie meal make a delicious packable lunch for the next day.
Provided by Carolyn Casner
Categories Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place in a baking dish. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a quart of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute more. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Add cucumber, tomato, onion, feta and olives. Stir to combine.
- Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir all but 1 tablespoon of the dressing into the orzo mixture. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the chicken and serve with the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 512.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO
Steps:
- 1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- 2. Fold in chicken, sundried tomatoes, olives, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
- 3. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO
Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here's a bonus: Leftovers reheat really well! -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken, pasta and vegetables are tender, adding orzo during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
ONE POT MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY
Steps:
- Coat the chicken thighs in the paprika, ground allspice, turmeric and salt and leave for 10 mins. In the meantime chop the vegetables.
- Spray a large pan with some low calorie cooking spray and heat gently.
- Cook the chicken thighs until they start to brown. Turn them over and brown the other sides.
- Set the chicken aside.
- Add a few more sprays of low calorie cooking spray to the pan, then fry off the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and mushrooms until the onion is soft.
- Add the tomatoes, lemon juice and 100ml of the chicken stock. Return the chicken back to the pan and place in the oven with a lid on (or covered with foil) for 30 mins at 180°C.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven, add the orzo, parsley and the rest of the stock, stir, and return to the oven for 20 mins with the lid off
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 2400 mg, Fiber 3.8 g, Sugar 5.6 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN W/ROSEMARY ORZO
A low fat, healthy good for you stove top dinner that is quick and easy to prepare. For those on Weight Watcher points program, this is 6 points per serving. I believe this recipe is from our local newspaper.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 10 inch skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, stir-fry until browned, about 5 minutes; stir in orzo, garlic and broth.
- Heat until boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring once until pepper is crisp-tender and orzo is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.5, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 797.5, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 35.6
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO SALAD
Fresh and flavorful ingredients come together to make this delicious dish!
Provided by Steph Loaiza
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together tomatoes, olives, cucumber, chicken, orzo, and dressing. Top with crumbled feta cheese and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 880 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO
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
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
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO SOUP
My husband is Greek, so I'm always trying new Mediterranean recipes. This lemon chicken orzo soup is his favorite dish that I make. Serve it with a little feta or Parmesan and a side of toast. -Kristine Kosturos, Olympia, Washington.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, salt, oregano and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in broth, rosemary and bay leaf; bring to a boil., Add orzo. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Stir in lemon zest and juice; remove bay leaf. If desired, top each serving with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO
Loaded with chicken, orzo and vegetables, this is a one-dish dinner that's sure to impress.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
- In same skillet, mix garlic, pasta, broth and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese and olives. Add chicken. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring once, until bell pepper is crisp-tender and pasta is tender and chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY ORZO
Eating your veggies is easy when paired with tender chicken and orzo in a 30-minute main dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown.
- Stir in garlic, pasta and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 8 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring once, until bell pepper is crisp-tender and pasta is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO SALAD IN RED PEPPER CUPS
This yummy recipe won my mom a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair. It is very beautiful and flavorful!
Provided by geranium
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Greek Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h1m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, transfer to a bowl, and let cool in the refrigerator.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked orzo, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and chicken breast meat until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture, lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing, and spoon into the red pepper halves. Garnish each serving with an oregano sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 579.9 mg, Sugar 4 g
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ORZO AND FETA
Enjoy our Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo recipe as an entrée this week! With bacon, chicken thighs and salty Feta cheese, this Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo and Feta is a hearty dish that's packed with flavor.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in Dutch oven. Drain bacon on paper towels.
- Add chicken to reserved drippings; cook 5 min. on each side or until lightly browned. Drain fat. Add pasta sauce, broth, pasta, garlic and oregano; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.
- Cook on low heat 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and orzo is tender. Stir in reserved bacon and olives. Serve sprinkled with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 1110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g
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