Description
This balsamic chicken veggie orzo is a high protein balsamic chicken orzo dish that’s packed with veggies and flavor. Enjoy this one pot balsamic chicken tomatoes orzo recipe perfect for a quick dinner. It combines fresh ingredients with Mediterranean inspired tastes effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 red onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt pepper and half the oregano. Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and done about 6 to 7 minutes per side. Set the cooked chicken aside.
- Use the same pan and add the remaining olive oil. Cook the chopped red onion until soft about 2 to 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant about 30 seconds.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini to the pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender. Stir in orzo pasta to coat it well with oil and vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat then cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes stirring occasionally until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips. Stir in cherry tomatoes balsamic vinegar and remaining oregano with the orzo mixture. Gently fold in the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through and a light glaze forms.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to about ¾ inch thickness for even cooking
- Stir orzo occasionally during simmering to prevent sticking
- Substitute vegetables to taste such as asparagus mushrooms or yellow squash
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for best results as it mellows when cooked creating a nice glaze
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg