Creamy Chicken Orzo Skillet

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Creamy Chicken Orzo Skillet

Recipe Makes 5 Servings. Each Serving Is:

Cals

430

Protein

35g

Carbs

50g

Fat

10g

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 250 g (1/2 pkg) raw orzo noodles
  • 700 ml (1 jar) chicken bone broth
  • 1/4 c. 10% cream
  • 3 c. green beans, chopped
  • 1 c. onion, chopped
  • 1 c. celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. shredded cheddar or Mozzarella cheese
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Slice the chicken into bite sized chunks or slices.
2. Preheat a large skillet over medium-to-high heat, add some oil and fry the chicken breastsuntil golden brown and about 80-90% cooked through. Remove from heat temporarily.
3. Add a bit more oil and the veggies and a pinch of salt. Fry until they are just starting tosoften.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and the chicken back to the dish, but don’t yet add the shredded cheese. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Cook until the orzo is soft to eat. Add the cheese in throughout the dish and give it a light stir. Enjoy!

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