Description
A simple and delicious one pan meal featuring chicken and pesto orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until chicken is browned.
- Add orzo and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add pesto and cherry tomatoes, stir well.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo, one pan meal, chicken recipe, pesto orzo