Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring Monterey chicken, orzo, and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo
- 4 pieces turkey bacon
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken breast and cook until browned.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, cherry tomatoes, and spices. Stir well.
- Bring to a simmer and cover, cooking until orzo is tender.
- Stir in spinach and chopped bacon. Cook until spinach is wilted.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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