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Chicken orzo bowl

Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 724kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Orzo Bowl

  • 1 TBSP 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 skinless, diced
  • ¾ cup Orzo
  • 8 Sun dried tomatoes finely chopped
  • ⅔ cup Cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Chicken broth (plus extra if needed)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 TBSP Fresh basil chopped

Side Salad

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

Dates

  • 6 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 puree, 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: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 1250mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1255IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 4mg