Chicken Breasts With Sage Orzo Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts With Sage Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider; 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided; 6 (4-ounce) skinned and boned chicken breast halves; 1 cup uncooked orzo; 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium fat-free chicken broth, divided; 1/2 cup minced onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; Garnish: fresh sage sprigs

Servings: persons

1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided
6 (4-ounce) skinned and boned chicken breast halves
1 cup uncooked orzo
3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium fat-free chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Garnish: fresh sage sprigs

1
Combine first 4 ingredients and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken; cover or seal, and chill 2 hours, turning occasionally.
2
Cook orzo in 2 cans chicken broth according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3
Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
4
Brown chicken in a large nonstick skillet coated with vegetable cooking spray over high heat 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
5
Saute onion, garlic, and celery, in skillet coated with cooking spray until tender. Add remaining 1 can chicken broth and wine; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir in orzo, Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons chopped sage, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring often, just until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately with chicken. Garnish, if desired.

585

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup apple cider, 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Sage 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.

Chicken Breasts With Sage Orzo

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions