Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo: Easy Family Dinner Delight
Enjoy a delicious and easy family meal with this Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in Italian dressing before cooking.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken, One Pan, Orzo, Easy Dinner, Family Meal