Caesar Chicken with Orzo

Name: Caesar Chicken with Orzo
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each); 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton); 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta; 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips; 2 teaspoons reduced-fat Caesar dressing; Dash of coarsely ground pepper

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 2

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A one-dish wonder featuring chicken, vegetables and pasta!

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts
1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 teaspoons reduced-fat Caesar dressing
Dash of coarsely ground pepper

Directions

1

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
2

Carefully add broth and water to hot skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli, bell pepper and dressing (cut any large broccoli pieces in half).
3

Add chicken to pasta mixture; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Expert Tips

tip 1
Serve this easy meal with a tossed lettuce and tomato wedge salad topped with your favorite dressing.
tip 2
People often think orzo is rice because of its shape and size. It actually is pasta, and because it is small, it cooks very quickly.

Nutrition Information

360 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 41g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 360

Calories from Fat: 80

Total Fat: 8g; 13%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 10%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 85mg; 29%

Sodium: 660mg; 27%

Potassium: 580mg; 17%

Total Carbohydrate: 34g; 11%

Dietary Fiber: 5g; 22%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 41g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 70%; 70%

Vitamin C: 80%; 80%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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A one-dish wonder featuring chicken, vegetables and pasta!