Description
A light and fresh dish with orzo pasta cooked in chicken broth, featuring diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta in the chicken broth according to the package instructions, which infuses the pasta with flavor. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken and tomatoes, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, mixing well with the chicken and tomatoes until heated through.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Notes
Before cooking, measure and prepare your ingredients for a quick process. Fresh basil enhances the flavor significantly, so use that when possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg