eCook Meal
Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken
with piquanté peppers, chilli flakes & baby marrow
Simple and packed with flavour – orzo is loaded with baby marrow rounds, piquanté peppers, and flecks of chilli flakes, before being smothered in a vibrant basil pesto. This creates a colourful and delicious base for juicy, golden chicken slices. It’s a winner!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
ALL FOR THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
FRAGRANT FRY-UP
Place a pan, large enough for the orzo, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the Onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the Garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste) and the peppers. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside.
JUICY CHICKY
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PERFECT PESTO ORZO
To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo.
HEAVENLY MOMENT
Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the Chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in, Chef!
ALL FOR THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
FRAGRANT FRY-UP
Place a pan, large enough for the orzo, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the Onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the Garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste) and the peppers. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside.
JUICY CHICKY
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PERFECT PESTO ORZO
To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo.
HEAVENLY MOMENT
Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the Chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in, Chef!
ALL FOR THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
FRAGRANT FRY-UP
Place a pan, large enough for the orzo, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the Onion until soft and browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the Garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste) and the peppers. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside.
JUICY CHICKY
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PERFECT PESTO ORZO
To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo.
HEAVENLY MOMENT
Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the Chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in, Chef!
ALL FOR THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
FRAGRANT FRY-UP
Place a pan, large enough for the orzo, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the Onion until soft and browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the Garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste) and the peppers. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside.
JUICY CHICKY
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PERFECT PESTO ORZO
To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo.
HEAVENLY MOMENT
Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the Chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R179.46
for 4 servings · R44.86 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Orzo Pasta needs 400 mlOrzo Pasta 500 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Baby Marrow needs 800 gButternut, Cauliflower & Baby Marrows 450 g 450 g at R41.99 · 1.78× packR74.65
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Piquanté Peppers needs 60 gPEPPADEW Piquanté Pepper Chutney 400 g 400 g at R58.99 · 15% of packR8.85
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Dried Chilli Flakes
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
The preparation time for Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken with piquanté peppers, chilli flakes & baby marrow is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken with piquanté peppers, chilli flakes & baby marrow?
The total time required to make Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken with piquanté peppers, chilli flakes & baby marrow is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
Baby Marrow, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Orzo Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Piquanté Peppers
What is the nutritional information of Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
Calories: 736, Carbs: 87 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 53.7 grams, Sugar: 18 grams, Salt: 489 grams
How do I prepare Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
HEAVENLY MOMENT: Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in, Chef! PERFECT PESTO ORZO: To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo. ALL FOR THE ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. FRAGRANT FRY-UP: Place a pan, large enough for the orzo, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste) and the peppers. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside. JUICY CHICKY: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
Baby Marrow, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Orzo Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Piquanté Peppers
How many calories does Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken have?
736 calories
How much fat content does Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken have?
grams