MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO

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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

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/3 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (8 oz)
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup water
3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into quarters, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into quarters, then cut crosswise into slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)
Sliced ripe olives, if desired

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

Jenish Adhikari
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Jcgv Hvvv
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Saikat Marak
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Md Nasim Islam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Yakub Khan
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Touqeer Noobking
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit!


Ahmad Soikot
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and the orzo is cooked in a flavorful broth.


Wisd Emmanuel
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This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.


Khudai Mir
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


YCM7
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese.