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Chicken and Summer Vegetable Orzo

Ana Coronado | Claudia's Table
May 29, 2024
This Chicken and Summer Vegetable Orzo is fresh, delightful, and the best way to use all the summer veggies at their peak. Chicken thighs add an incredible flavor to the skillet dinner, and with all those flavor-filled veggies, it will surely be on rotation this summer and beyond.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Healthy, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 547 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 braiser or skillet large

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds of chicken thighs with bone-in and skin on
  • 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups of orzo
  • 1/2 cup of diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 cup of diced zucchini
  • 1/2 cup of diced red pepper
  • 1 cup of fresh corn
  • 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika ground
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt - divided
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes or more
  • fresh basil for serving
  • shredded parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken dry on both sides and sprinkle with some kosher salt.
  • Using a large braiser or wide skillet with a lid, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat until glistening.
  • Add chicken thighs and brown for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the pan. The chicken will finish cooking with the orzo and vegetables.
  • If the pan is dry, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add onions, garlic, and orzo. Sauté for one minute.
  • Add the zucchini, fresh corn and red peppers. Sauté for another minute.
  • Add chicken broth, tomato paste, paprika, garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, remaining salt and pepper.
  • Add butter and stir until everything is blended well.
  • Arrange chicken pieces on top of the vegetable and orzo mixture. Add cherry tomatoes on top of the orzo mixture.
  • Lower the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Note that there will be some liquid on the edges of the orzo after 20 minutes, but if the orzo is tender to the bite, the chicken and orzo are ready.
  • Serve a piece of chicken with the chicken and orzo mixture. Top with fresh basil and fresh parmesan cheese.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 547kcal

Nutritional information is calculated online and should be used as a guide.

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