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Pesto Chicken and Orzo

One pan pesto orzo chicken from @dishingouthealth is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Chicken and orzo are paired with a fresh tomato-basil topping. This recipe is easy to make, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a family favorite!

  • Prep Time

    10min

  • Cook Time

    25min

  • Inactive Time

    15min

  • Servings

    4

  • Recipe Category Pasta

  • Recipe Cuisine Italian American

  • Recipe Level Simple

Recipe By: Jamie Vespa @dishingouthealth

Ingredients

Directions

  • Place chicken in a bowl and season evenly with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Add 1/4 cup pesto and turn to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Arrange chicken in pan and cook, undisturbed, about 3 minutes, until golden. Flip, and cook 1 to 2 more minutes; transfer chicken to a plate. (The chicken will finish cooking in the orzo - the only goal here is to get a nice golden sear.)
  • Add onion to pan and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in orzo and cook 1 to 2 minutes to lightly toast grains. Add broth, remaining 1/4 cup pesto, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil and nestle chicken back into pan. Reduce heat, cover, and gently simmer for 15 minutes. Remove lid, stir, and continue cooking, uncovered, until all of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is al dente, about 1 to 3 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare tomato-basil topping by combining cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with a pinch of salt.
  • Top chicken and orzo mixture with Parmigiano Reggiano, and spoon tomato-basil mixture overtop.

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Pesto Chicken and Orzo

One pan pesto orzo chicken from @dishingouthealth is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Chicken and orzo are paired with a fresh tomato-basil topping. This recipe is easy to make, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a family favorite!