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One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo

One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo
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One Pan Chicken & Pesto Orzo is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender chicken, creamy orzo pasta, and vibrant pesto in a single skillet. This simple yet delicious recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, as it requires minimal prep and cleanup. With its rich flavors from garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty lemon juice, this dish is sure to impress everyone around your dinner table. In less than 30 minutes, you can serve up a meal that’s satisfying, nutritious, and bursting with freshness!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup pesto
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare all ingredients by cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces, halving cherry tomatoes, and slicing red onion.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced red onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper; add them to the skillet and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and stir in orzo and halved cherry tomatoes. Bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes until orzo is tender.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in pesto and lemon juice followed by grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil if desired.

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