Garlic Chicken With Orzo Pasta Recipes

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH ORZO NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH ORZO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, drain.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown, being careful not to burn the garlic.
• Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, or until lightly brown.
• Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo.
• Add spinach to the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach wilts.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

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.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour and garlic powder. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dip both sides of chicken in flour mixture to coat lightly; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean., In same pan, bring broth to a boil; stir in orzo. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, basil and remaining salt; remove from heat. Return chicken to pan. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

BAKED CHICKEN AND GARLIC ORZO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat over high heat until hot.
• Add chicken breast halves.
• Brown meat side down, 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium-high; add wine.
• Stir with a flat spatula, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan.
• Cook 30 seconds or until slightly reduced; set aside.
• Spray 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add pasta, onions, garlic, parsley, oregano, chicken broth, water and wine mixture; stir.
• Place chicken breasts on top.
• Sprinkle lightly with paprika and lemon pepper.
• Bake, uncovered, 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Remove chicken.
• Add salt and olive oil to baking pan; mix well.
• Place chicken on top.
• Serve.

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.