Zesty Chicken Orzo Skillet Recipes

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SPICY CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET



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Ground cumin, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes fabulously flavor every bite of this zesty chicken and pasta supper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
3/4 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta (5 1/2 oz)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup water
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots and onion; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except spinach. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
  • Stir in spinach; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET



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Here's a perfect one-skillet supper that's colorful, healthy, filling and definitely special! Our taste testers loved the blend of spices, the touch of heat and the sophisticated flavor. -Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic seasoning blend
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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.

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