Oregano-Seasoned Chicken with Orzo and Tomatoes

Name: Oregano-Seasoned Chicken with Orzo and Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 5.5 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 4 clove garlic (minced); 2 zucchinis (medium, diced); 1.5 cup orzo pasta (uncooked); 1 can canned diced tomatoes (with juice); 3 cup chicken broth; 1.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Pan-seared chicken breast simmered with tender orzo pasta, sweet zucchini, and ripe diced tomatoes in a savory garlic broth.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 5.5
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.52/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Fat
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
4 clove garlic (minced)
2 zucchinis (medium, diced)
1.5 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
1 can canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
3 cup chicken broth
1.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Season chicken breast pieces with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet over medium heat, sauté yellow onion, garlic, and diced zucchini for 3 minutes until lightly softened.
Add uncooked orzo pasta, remaining 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to the pan, stirring for 1 minute to toast the pasta lightly.
Pour in canned diced tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, return browned chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 9 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Remove from heat, let rest uncovered for 2 minutes to thicken slightly, and serve warm directly from the skillet.

Notes

Stir the orzo a couple of times while simmering to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 417
Protein: 36.2 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fat: 9.3 g
Fiber: 4.9 g
Sodium: 969 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
Sugar: 6.6 g
Cholesterol: 87 mg