Creamy Italian Chicken Orzo Skillet Recipes

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.

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN & ORZO SKILLET

Steps:

• COOK chicken and zucchini in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 minute or until chicken is done.
• ADD cooking creme and tomatoes; cook and stir 2 minute
• SERVE over pasta.
• Substitute: Substitute 2 cups frozen cut green beans for the zucchini.
• Nutrition Information Per 1-1/4 Cup Serving: 410 calories, 13g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 100mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 6g sugars, 34g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 8%DV vitamin C, 10%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN & ORZO SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese spread, milk and seasonings until blended.
• Cook chicken and zucchini in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese mixture and tomatoes; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
• Serve over pasta.

CREAMY ITALIAN ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still al dente (slightly firm), stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, saving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the half and half and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat. Remove pan from heat. Add parmesan to pasta mixture.
• Stir pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with desired amount of salt, and serve hot.
• Chunks of chicken or shrimp could be added if you choose to serve this as a main dish.

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts smooth side down, gently between pieces of plastic wrap, with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until 1/2 inch thick.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook chicken 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
• In small bowl, mix dressing and Alfredo sauce until smooth.
• Pour sauce over chicken in skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.