CHICKEN WITH ORZO (KOTOPOULO ME MANESTRA)
Orzo or manestra are tiny rice-shaped pasta that are popular in soups and casseroles. Instead of orzo, the Greeks sometimes use hilopites--small, flat, square noodles that are typically homemade. From Secrets of Fat-Free Greek Cooking by Elaine Gavalas.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Rinse the chicken, and place it in a 4-quart pot, along with the broth, tomato sauce, carrot, onion, garlic salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- 2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 3. Stir the water and orzo into the pot, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
- 4. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked and most of the sauce has been absorbed.
- 5. Serve the chicken breasts on a bed of orzo.
- 6. NUTRITIONAL FACTS (PER SERVING) Calories: 260 Carbohydrates: 46.2 g Cholesterol: 63 mg Fat: 4.5 g Fiber: 2.4 g Protein: 27 g Sodium: 612 mg
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Andrew Humble
[email protected]Will make again!
Mas Talent
[email protected]Easy and Delicious!
Emmanuella Peace
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Nadia Kamal
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Water Tear
[email protected]This recipe was a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and the vegetables added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Sumaiya Islam Zara
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and the vegetables added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Turjo Sanjida
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Petronillah Wangui
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhmad Shkar
[email protected]This recipe was a winner! The chicken was flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and the vegetables added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Julian Arreola
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
samuel mwabili
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so juicy and the orzo was cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of flavors and the vegetables added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Abir hossain shishir
[email protected]This chicken with orzo dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this dish a