eCook Meal
Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo
with Danish-style feta & Kalamata olives
Gather around the dinner table tonight to savour the flavours of al dente orzo pasta, coated in a Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto sauce, and layers of earthy spinach, creamy feta, briny olives, and smoked chicken. Crowned with fresh oregano.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
SPRING ONION ORZO
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the spring onion until caramelised, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the orzo and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Pour in 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Cover and simmer until the orzo is al dente, 10-12 minutes.
LAYERS OF FLAVOURS
In the final 2-3 minutes, mix through the pesto, the Chicken, the Spinach, ½ the Oregano, and the lemon juice (to taste). Crumble over the feta and scatter the olives. Cover for the remaining time.
1 POT. 5 STARS.
Serve up the flavourful orzo and garnish with the remaining Oregano.
SPRING ONION ORZO
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the spring onion until caramelised, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the orzo and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Pour in 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Cover and simmer until the orzo is al dente, 10-12 minutes.
LAYERS OF FLAVOURS
In the final 2-3 minutes, mix through the pesto, the Chicken, the Spinach, ½ the Oregano, and the lemon juice (to taste). Crumble over the feta and scatter the olives. Cover for the remaining time.
1 POT. 5 STARS.
Serve up the flavourful orzo and garnish with the remaining Oregano.
SPRING ONION ORZO
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the spring onion until caramelised, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the orzo and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Pour in 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Cover and simmer until the orzo is al dente, 12-15 minutes.
LAYERS OF FLAVOURS
In the final 2-3 minutes, mix through the pesto, the Chicken, the Spinach, ½ the Oregano, and the lemon juice (to taste). Crumble over the feta and scatter the olives. Cover for the remaining time.
1 POT. 5 STARS.
Serve up the flavourful orzo and garnish with the remaining Oregano.
SPRING ONION ORZO
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the spring onion until caramelised, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the orzo and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Pour in 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Cover and simmer until the orzo is al dente, 12-15 minutes.
LAYERS OF FLAVOURS
In the final 2-3 minutes, mix through the pesto, the Chicken, the Spinach, ½ the Oregano, and the lemon juice (to taste). Crumble over the feta and scatter the olives. Cover for the remaining time.
1 POT. 5 STARS.
Serve up the flavourful orzo and garnish with the remaining Oregano.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R130.75
for 4 servings · R32.69 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spring Onions needs 4Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Spinach needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Fresh Oregano needs 10 gTomato and Oregano Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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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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Lemon Juice needs 60 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 12% of packR3.60
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Danish-style Feta needs 160 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 20% of packR20.00
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Smoked 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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Pitted Kalamata Olives needs 120 gKalamata Olives 825 g 825 g at R149.99 · 15% of packR21.82
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- Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo?
The preparation time for Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo with Danish-style feta & Kalamata olives is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo with Danish-style feta & Kalamata olives?
The total time required to make Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo with Danish-style feta & Kalamata olives is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo?
Feta, Lemon Juice, Oregano, Orzo Pasta, Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Smoked Chicken Breast, Spinach, Spring Onion
What is the nutritional information of Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo?
Calories: 898, Carbs: 84 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 38.4 grams, Sugar: 10.1 grams, Salt: 2419 grams
How do I prepare Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo?
SPRING ONION ORZO: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the spring onion until caramelised, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the orzo and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Pour in 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Cover and simmer until the orzo is al dente, 10-12 minutes. LAYERS OF FLAVOURS: In the final 2-3 minutes, mix through the pesto, the chicken, the spinach, ½ the oregano, and the lemon juice (to taste). Crumble over the feta and scatter the olives. Cover for the remaining time. 1 POT. 5 STARS.: Serve up the flavourful orzo and garnish with the remaining oregano.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo?
Feta, Lemon Juice, Oregano, Orzo Pasta, Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Smoked Chicken Breast, Spinach, Spring Onion
How many calories does Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo have?
898 calories
How much fat content does Red Pesto Chicken & Orzo have?
grams