CAPRESE CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET
One-and-done dinners are where it's at in the summertime, and this one is particularly well suited to the season. Featuring all the flavors of a caprese salad-including tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil-but on a hearty bed of orzo and chicken breasts, this meal will fill up the whole family. And perhaps best of all, it's an easy way to make a weeknight dinner extra special in under an hour!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rub chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet.
- Add broth, tomatoes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Place chicken over pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 12 to 16 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, pasta is tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
- Top mixture with mozzarella pearls; cover, and continue to cook over medium-low heat 2 to 4 minutes or until mozzarella slightly melts. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
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woodred koduah
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili flakes next time.
Gg F
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chicken and orzo, and they even ate the caprese salad!
Peter Obonyo
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was delicious. The caprese salad was a great addition and added a bit of freshness to the dish.
Bams Lafe
[email protected]This dish was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add more sauce next time.
Brent Dressel
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Atif Wattoo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Barbarian Ff
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
danny martinez
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The caprese salad was a great addition and added a nice pop of flavor.
Dj Delwar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The caprese salad was a nice addition and added a bit of freshness to the dish.
Scott Cowan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was delicious. The caprese salad was a great addition and added a nice pop of color to the dish.
Sadi King
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Purna Shreejana
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The caprese salad was a great addition and added a nice touch of freshness. I will defini
Leo Wheeldon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Tina Wheeler
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The caprese salad was a great addition and added a nice pop of flavor.
Mm Sofik
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The caprese salad was a great addition, and it added a nice pop of freshness to the dish.