Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo is a simple yet delightful recipe that combines juicy chicken, orzo pasta, and savory flavors in one easy dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup basil, fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cherry tomatoes, and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add the orzo and stir to coat all ingredients.
- Pour in water and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the orzo is cooked.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
- Cook for an additional minute until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding spinach or kale.
- Allow the dish to cool before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken, Orzo, One Pan Meal, Comfort Food