Chicken and Orzo is one of my new favorite meals. It’s a complete meal all together. I love the simple flavor of the Orzo, topped with some fresh squeezed lemon. Orzo is just tiny pasta. It’s right in the pasta aisle so be sure to look for it. The chicken is super tasty and cooking the zucchini in the same pan as the chicken gives it a delicious flavor. It’s all cooked on the stove so it’s very simple to prepare. You will love this recipe!
Chicken & Orzo
Author: Mandy Bird
: Main
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 8 oz. package orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. dill
- Garnish: lemon slices
Directions
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle chicken with basil, salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to skillet and cook, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until juices run clear.
- Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Add zucchini to skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions; drain and stir in butter.
- Whisk together remaining oil, vinegar, and dill; drizzle over orzo and toss to mix. (I added salt to my orzo for more flavor)
- Serve chicken and zucchini with orzo. Garish with lemon slices.
This delicious recipe comes from Gooseberry Patch‘s 101 Stovetop Suppers.
This cookbook is full of easy and delicious stovetop recipes. It is one of my favorite Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. It has recipes like Pepperoni Tortellini, Chicken Romano, Creamy White Chili, and even desserts like Chocolate Hazelnut Skillet Bars.
I love snuggling up under a blanket with my husband and enjoying the crisp fall weather. Also, love going to the fair and eating all the food that is so good, but so bad for you. <br /><br />Sherri<br />reeree821@aol.com
This is totally my kind of meal. I LOVE orzo! And I like that it's a healthy well-rounded meal. <br /><br />~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com
Always something delicious, simple and comfort food for the family.
Leslie:<br />My favorite thing about fall is the beautiful color.<br />leslieannstevenson@yahoo.com
I love to sit by the fire pit with my husband enjoying the country nights!
I love the changing colors, falling leaves and cooler temperatures for sweater and/or jacket wearing!
I love the crisp clean air
I love the weather in fall. It's the best season of the year to me–warm days, cool nights, sleeping with the windows open. Yay!<br /><br />sharonjo at gwtc dot net
Wow…my mouth is watering. Guess it is nice too if use fish fillet instead. For people who like spicy, some chili flakes or paprika would be a good idea. 🙂
I love all the Fall Baking Recipes!!
Dear Mandy, what a perfect meal. I love chicken and orzo too…it’s a classic and always delicious. xo, Catherine