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Skillet White Pesto Chicken and Orzo

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A one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, creamy white pesto, and perfectly cooked orzo, ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup white pesto
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese for serving
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Meanwhile, cook orzo in a separate pot with broth according to package instructions.
  3. Once chicken and orzo are ready, toss them together in the skillet with white pesto until fully coated and heated through.
  4. Serve hot, garnished with cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute orzo with gluten-free pasta or quinoa. Consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Poultry

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg