Caesar Chicken Orzo Recipes

CAESAR CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes or until brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
• Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen vegetables and dressing (cut any large broccoli pieces in half).
• Add chicken to pasta mixture; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

CAESAR CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
• Carefully add broth and water to hot skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli, bell pepper and dressing (cut any large broccoli pieces in half).
• Add chicken to pasta mixture; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

CAESAR ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add orzo; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add asparagus. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until orzo and asparagus are tender, stirring frequently; drain. Stir in salad dressing and cheese; toss to coat.

CAESAR CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In 10" skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet, cut each breast in half and keep warm.
• Carefully add chicken broth and water to hot skillet; bring to boil. Stir in pasta and return to boil. Cook, uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli or peas, bell pepper and dressing.
• Add chicken to pasta mixture, sprinkle with pepper, Reduce heat and simmer uncovered a few minutes then coverand let sit for a few minutes.

ORZO WITH CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels.
• Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat to medium high, pour in white wine; cook about 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into chicken mixture.
• Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta.

CAESAR CHICKEN ORZO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown.
• Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
• Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling.
• Stir in pasta, heat to boiling.
• Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
• Stir in frozen vegetables and dressing.
• Add chicken.
• Sprinkle with pepper.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink.

CAESAR CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove chicken from skillet keep warm.Add broth and water to skillet heat to boiling. Stir in pasta heat to boiling. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in frozen vegetables (cut any large broccoli pieces in half) and dressing. Add chicken. Sprinkle with pepper.Heat to boiling reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.1 Serving: Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 115) Fat 13g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 70mg Sodium 680mg Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 33g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 42% Calcium 6% Iron 16%Diet Exchanges: 2 Starch, 3 1/2 Lean Meat, 1 VegetableBetty's TipFor a lighter take on this terrific dish, don't use the oil spray the pan with cooking spray instead and substitute reduced-fat Caesar dressing. You'll save 6 grams of fat and 65 calories per serving!

CAESAR CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove chicken from skillet keep warm.2. Add broth and water to skillet heat to boiling. Stir in pasta heat to boiling. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in frozen vegetables and dressing. Add chicken. Sprinkle with pepper.3. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest pieces are cut.1 Serving: Calories 375 (Calories from Fat 115) Fat 13g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 730mg Carbohydrate 35g (Dietary Fiber 5g) Protein 35g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 100% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 8% Iron 18% Diet Exchanges: 2 Starch, 4 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable From "Betty Crocker's Cooking for Two." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE SALAD WITH ORZO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Mix orzo, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl.
• Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over salad.