Chicken Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Resembling a risotto, this one-pan chicken is straight forward and full of flavor from sun dried tomatoes, herbs and Parmesan cheese.

This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients, like pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and cheese (which is not surprising for someone coming from Mediterranean region).

Orzo, a small, rice-shaped pasta, is frequently used in Mediterranean cooking. Versatile and neutral in taste, it complements a variety of dishes, adding texture and substance.

The dish resembles risotto, yet it is quick to make and full of Italian flavor. It is prepared in one pot or skillet by frying chicken, onion, sun dried tomatoes and orzo, and slowly adding chicken stock until all liquid is absorbed (no need to cook pasta separately). You can use either standard type of orzo or smaller one, called “risini”.

See Also

Brown Rice Risotto with Spring Vegetables

Chicken Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes

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• Author: Zrinka Baker
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

Resembling a risotto, this one-pan chicken is straight forward and full of flavor from sun dried tomatoes, herbs and Parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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• 1 lb chicken breast
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2/3 cup sun dried tomatoes (drained from oil)
• 1–2 Tbsp oil from tomatoes
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 1/3 cup orzo pasta
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup wine (red or white)
• 3 1/2 cup chicken stock (warm (hot is even better))
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp dry thyme
• 1/4 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• salt (black pepper)
• grated Parmesan cheese
• chopped parsley (optional)

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Instructions

1. Cut chicken breast in bite-sized cubes and season with salt and pepper.
2. Put olive oil and oil that you reserved when draining tomatoes in a pan or skillet and heat over medium high heat. Fry the chicken until golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and fry for a few seconds until garlic is fragrant.
4. Add orzo and fry about 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Stir in tomato paste, sun dried tomatoes, wine, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, balsamic vinegar and sugar. Return chicken cubes to the pan.
6. Cook, adding chicken stock one ladle at a time and stirring often, until orzo is soft. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

• Category: Main, Secondi
• Cuisine: Italian