Chicken And Fresh Pea Orzo Recipe

Name: Chicken And Fresh Pea Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 cups chicken stock; 10 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed; 1 cup fresh shelled peas; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small leek, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 pkg (16 oz) orzo; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon

Servings: persons

1
Combine chicken and stock in medium skillet on high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, about 10 mins or until cooked through. Cool chicken in poaching liquid for about 10 mins. Remove chicken from pan; reserve stock. Slice chicken thinly.
2
Meanwhile, boil, steam or microwave sugar snap and shelled peas, separately, until just tender; drain.
3
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Cook leek and garlic, stirring, until leek softens. Add orzo; stir to coat in leek mixture. Add wine; stir until wine is almost absorbed. Add reserved stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until stock is absorbed and orzo is just tender. Stir in vinegar. Remove from heat.
4
Gently stir in chicken, peas and tarragon. Serve in individual serving bowls.

918

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 cups chicken stock, 10 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed, 1 cup fresh shelled peas, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Fresh Pea Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken And Fresh Pea Orzo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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