Monterey chicken orzo: A delicious dinner awaits!
Monterey chicken orzo is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for a delightful dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a separate skillet, sauté diced chicken until cooked through.
- Add chopped bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Combine the cooked orzo with the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg