Description
Savor the comforting flavors of Monterey Chicken Orzo, a delicious one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, zesty herbs, and fluffy orzo. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients: bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and chopped bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices and add chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in orzo pasta, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes until orzo absorbs liquid.
- Check for al dente texture before removing from heat. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg