Mediterranean Chicken And Orzo Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO

Steps:

• 1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• 2. Fold in chicken, sundried tomatoes, olives, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
• 3. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• In a large bowl, mix together tomatoes, olives, cucumber, chicken, orzo, and dressing. Top with crumbled feta cheese and enjoy.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken, pasta and vegetables are tender, adding orzo during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
• In same skillet, mix garlic, pasta, broth and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese and olives. Add chicken. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring once, until bell pepper is crisp-tender and pasta is tender and chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, salt, oregano and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in broth, rosemary and bay leaf; bring to a boil., Add orzo. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Stir in lemon zest and juice; remove bay leaf. If desired, top each serving with parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO

Steps:

• Cook and stir vegetables in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Spoon into medium bowl; stir in orzo.
• Add chicken to skillet; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165°F).
• Mix cream cheese spread, pesto sauce and milk until blended. Stir 3/4 cup cream cheese mixture into orzo. Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture into microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or just until warmed; stir.
• Spoon orzo mixture onto platter; top with chicken, warmed cream cheese mixture and lemon zest.

PRESSURE-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir to combine. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes. Quick-release pressure., Add orzo. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 4 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Let stand 8-10 minutes before serving.