Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and comforting one-pan dish featuring succulent chicken and flavorful orzo, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and brown on both sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and add orzo, stirring well.
- Add tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer until orzo is cooked and chicken is done.
- Sprinkle with cheese and cover until melted.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in your favorite spices before cooking.
- Serve with fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken, One Pan, Orzo, Comfort Food