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Chicken Orzo Recipe

This Creamy Chicken Orzo is made with simple ingredients and can be on your table in 30 minutes. It's a meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large (or 2 small) chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 3 tablespoons minced parsley

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium to medium low heat.
  • Add chicken, onion, celery, and carrots and cook until chicken is no longer pink. (about 5 minutes) Season with salt and pepper while cooking. Stir in the garlic.
  • Add broth, orzo, and parsley. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg