Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo
CALS: 271 | C26G | F7G | P27G
*serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
4oz whole wheat orzo pasta
350g boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced)
85g onion, diced
20g kalamata olives, sliced and pitted
110g roasted red peppers
75g broccoli, diced
2 cloves garlic
oregano
salt and pepper'
olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Boil orzo in chicken stock as per package instructions
In a large pan, heat olive oil
Add the chicken slices in the pan and cook on medium heat until cooked through and slightly golden on each side
Remove chicken from pan and set aside
Add the onion, broccoli, red peppers, olives and any additional ingredients of choice to the pan and continue to cook, stirring occasionally.
Add the boiled orzo, oregano and garlic to pan
Season with salt and pepper to desired taste
Spoon orzo mixture onto serving plates
Place the chicken slices on top (spoon any additional stock on top for extra flavor!)
OPTIONAL: Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top
Serve & enjoy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: *NOTE THESE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE MACROS
- sun dried tomatoes
- artichokes
- grated parmesan cheese