Description
A simple and delicious one-pan meal featuring orzo pasta cooked with vegetables and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Add other vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and omit the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: one-pan orzo, chicken orzo, pasta recipe, easy dinner, quick meal