Chicken Orzo Bowl

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Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 624kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Orzo Bowl

  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic grated
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 TBSP Tomato paste
  • 8 oz Boneless chicken thighs diced
  • 1/2 cup Orzo
  • 1/3 cup Sun dried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Chicken broth (plus extra if needed)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 TBSP Fresh basil chopped

Side Salad

  • 2 cups Mixed greens
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Dates

  • 4 Dates

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes for serving
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Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring continuously, for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic, paprika, oregano, and tomato paste, and stir for a minute, then add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken has turned white.
  • Add the orzo, chopped sun dried tomatoes, cottage cheese, and broth, and mix until combined. Lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Cook until the orzo is tender; refer to cooking time on package. Add more broth if needed at any time throughout cooking.
  • Once the liquid has reduced, remove the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Cook for a minute more before serving.
  • In a bowl, toss the mixed salad greens with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
  • Combine the sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve over ice if preferred.
  • Portion the chicken and orzo and serve alongside salad, lemon sparkling water, and dates for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 876mg | Potassium: 1440mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1292IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 5mg

Chicken Orzo Bowl

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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 624 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken Orzo Bowl

  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic grated
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 TBSP Tomato paste
  • 8 oz Boneless chicken thighs diced
  • 1/2 cup Orzo
  • 1/3 cup Sun dried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Chicken broth (plus extra if needed)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 TBSP Fresh basil chopped

Side Salad

  • 2 cups Mixed greens
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Dates

  • 4 Dates

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring continuously, for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic, paprika, oregano, and tomato paste, and stir for a minute, then add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken has turned white.
  • Add the orzo, chopped sun dried tomatoes, cottage cheese, and broth, and mix until combined. Lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Cook until the orzo is tender; refer to cooking time on package. Add more broth if needed at any time throughout cooking.
  • Once the liquid has reduced, remove the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Cook for a minute more before serving.
  • In a bowl, toss the mixed salad greens with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
  • Combine the sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve over ice if preferred.
  • Portion the chicken and orzo and serve alongside salad, lemon sparkling water, and dates for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 624kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 876mgPotassium: 1440mgFiber: 8gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1292IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 5mg
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