One Pot Pesto Chicken and Orzo
This succulent and flavorful pesto chicken and orzo comes together quickly in just one pot and 30 minutes! Enjoy this easy meal without all the dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 large zucchini, chopped
- 1 dry pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 x 6.5 oz jar pesto
- salt + pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot add 2 tbsp of olive oil and cook over medium-high heat.
- Add in chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown on each side for roughly 3 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
- Add shallot, zucchini and cherry tomatoes to pot and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in dry orzo and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in chicken stock, pesto and salt and pepper and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Lower heat to low and stir in chicken and any juices.
- Cook for 10 minutes, uncovered or until all liquid has been absorbed and chicken is cooked through. Be sure to stir occasionally to ensure orzo does not stick to bottom of pan.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve warm.
- Will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/pesto-chicken-and-orzo/