Easy Balsamic Chicken & Veggie Orzo
Whip up this Easy Balsamic Chicken & Veggie Orzo in just 35 minutes! A colorful one-pan meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano; cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion for about 5 minutes.
- Add orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and cook for another 2–3 minutes before serving with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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