Is it rice? Is it pasta? It’s the best of both worlds, Chef! A generous portion of orzo is tossed with silky onion, charred bell pepper, sweet peppers and coated in sour cream. Served with golden, pan-fried chicken basted in butter and spiced with NOMU One For All Rub.
Herby Chicken Orzo
Herby Chicken Orzo
with fresh parsley & piquanté peppers
Hands on Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Bell Pepper
- Bell Peppers
- Chicken
- Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets
- Fresh Parsley
- NOMU One For All Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Orzo Pasta
- Piquanté Peppers
- Sour Cream
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Butter
O-YUM ORZO
Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NOMU-SPICED Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
VEGGIE MEDLEY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the bell peppers and fry until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occassionally).
SOUR CREAM & SWEET PEPPERS
Add the Chicken back into the pan along with the sour cream, orzo, and piquanté peppers. Mix to combine and loosen with the reserved pasta water until saucy consistency. Season and remove from the heat.
DINNER IS READY!
Plate up the delicious Chicken orzo and garnish with the parsley.
O-YUM ORZO
Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NOMU-SPICED Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
VEGGIE MEDLEY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the bell peppers and fry until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occassionally).
SOUR CREAM & SWEET PEPPERS
Add the Chicken back into the pan along with the sour cream, orzo, and piquanté peppers. Mix to combine and loosen with the reserved pasta water until saucy consistency. Season and remove from the heat.
DINNER IS READY!
Plate up the delicious Chicken orzo and garnish with the parsley.
O-YUM ORZO
Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NOMU-SPICED Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
VEGGIE MEDLEY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the bell peppers and fry until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occassionally).
SOUR CREAM & SWEET PEPPERS
Add the Chicken back into the pan along with the sour cream, orzo, and piquanté peppers. Mix to combine and loosen with the reserved pasta water until saucy consistency. Season and remove from the heat.
DINNER IS READY!
Plate up the delicious Chicken orzo and garnish with the parsley.
O-YUM ORZO
Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NOMU-SPICED Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
VEGGIE MEDLEY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the bell peppers and fry until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occassionally).
SOUR CREAM & SWEET PEPPERS
Add the Chicken back into the pan along with the sour cream, orzo, and piquanté peppers. Mix to combine and loosen with the reserved pasta water until saucy consistency. Season and remove from the heat.
DINNER IS READY!
Plate up the delicious Chicken orzo and garnish with the parsley.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Herby Chicken Orzo?
The preparation time for Herby Chicken Orzo with fresh parsley & piquanté peppers is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Herby Chicken Orzo with fresh parsley & piquanté peppers?
The total time required to make Herby Chicken Orzo with fresh parsley & piquanté peppers is between 30 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Herby Chicken Orzo provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Herby Chicken Orzo?
Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Chicken, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Fresh Parsley, NOMU One For All Rub, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Piquanté Peppers, Sour Cream
What is the nutritional information of Herby Chicken Orzo?
Calories: 633, Carbs: 78 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.3 grams, Sugar: 20.1 grams, Salt: 390 grams
How do I prepare Herby Chicken Orzo?
DINNER IS READY!: Plate up the delicious chicken orzo and garnish with the parsley. SOUR CREAM & SWEET PEPPERS: Add the chicken back into the pan along with the sour cream, orzo, and piquanté peppers. Mix to combine and loosen with the reserved pasta water until saucy consistency. Season and remove from the heat. VEGGIE MEDLEY: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion until golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the bell peppers and fry until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occassionally). NOMU-SPICED CHICKEN: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. O-YUM ORZO: Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Herby Chicken Orzo?
Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Chicken, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Fresh Parsley, NOMU One For All Rub, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Piquanté Peppers, Sour Cream
How many calories does Herby Chicken Orzo have?
633 calories
How much fat content does Herby Chicken Orzo have?
grams
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