Mediterranean Chicken with Rosemary Orzo

Name: Mediterranean Chicken with Rosemary Orzo
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded); 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 3/4 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into fourths, then cut crosswise into slices (3/4 cup); 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into fourths and sliced (1 cup); 1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 2

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Weave the magic of the Mediterranean by pairing tender chicken with herbs and orzo in this 30-minute dinner recipe.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

1/2 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into fourths, then cut crosswise into slices (3/4 cup)
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into fourths and sliced (1 cup)
1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

Directions

1

Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown.
2

Stir in garlic, pasta and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 8 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
3

Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring once, until bell pepper is crisp-tender and pasta is tender.

Nutrition Information

390 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 37g Protein, 49g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 390

Calories from Fat: 50

Total Fat: 5g; 8%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 7%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 70mg; 23%

Sodium: 650mg; 27%

Potassium: 710mg; 20%

Total Carbohydrate: 49g; 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4g; 19%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 37g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 40%; 40%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

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

Carbohydrate Choice

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

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Weave the magic of the Mediterranean by pairing tender chicken with herbs and orzo in this 30-minute dinner recipe.