Creamy Orzo & Chicken
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30 Min
Prep : 30 Min
Pan-seared chicken thighs served with creamy orzo pasta, asparagus and herb & garlic cheese.
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4 Servings
Original recipe yields 4 Servings
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1/4 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscan Italian Dressing, divided
2
1 small onion, chopped
3
2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
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8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb./450 g)
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1/2 lb. (225 g) fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch lengths
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1 cup Touch of Philadelphia Shredded Creamy Herb & Garlic Cheese, divided
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Step 1
Heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat with dressing. Cook 12 min., turning after 6 min. Step 2
Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in medium skillet. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in broth; bring to boil. Add orzo; stir. Simmer covered on medium-low heat 7 min. Add asparagus; cook on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until broth is absorbed and asparagus is crisp-tender. Add 1/2 cup cheese; cook and stir until melted. Step 3
Top chicken with remaining cheese; cover. Cook 3 min. or until chicken is done (170ºF) and cheese is melted. Serve over orzo mixture. Kraft Kitchen Tips!
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If you have leftover cooked chicken, you can substitute that for the uncooked chicken. Just prepare recipe as directed, omitting the 2 Tbsp. dressing used to cook the chicken and increasing the final cooking time until chicken is heated through.
Nutrition
Calories
450
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Total fat 16 g
25 %
Saturated fat 6 g
30 %
Cholesterol 100 mg
Sodium 670 mg
28 %
Total carbohydrate 42 g
14 %
Dietary fibre 3 g
12 %
Sugars 5 g
Protein 36 g
Vitamin A
15 %
Vitamin C
15 %
Calcium
20 %
Iron
30 %
Servings
4 servings, 1/4 recipe (310 g) each
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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