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One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo

One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo
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If you’re in search of a quick and delightful dinner option, look no further than One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo. This dish marries tender chicken with creamy orzo pasta, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil pesto, all cooked together in one pan for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup (about 8 ounces) orzo pasta
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Sauté red onion for about 3-4 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Season chicken with salt and black pepper; add to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
  4. Stir in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Add orzo and cherry tomatoes; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  5. Cover tightly and simmer for 15-20 minutes until orzo is cooked through.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in pesto and lemon juice until well combined.
  7. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese; adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.

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