Chicken Fricassee With Orzo Recipe

Name: Chicken Fricassee With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine; 3/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup diced ham; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine; 1/3 cup whipping cream; 3 cups hot cooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Parsley sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced ham
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
1/3 cup whipping cream
3 cups hot cooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Parsley sprigs (optional)

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan.
2
Add onions, carrot, ham, and garlic to pan; saute 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in broth and wine, scraping to loosen browned bits. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Add whipping cream; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 8 minutes. Spoon 3/4 cup orzo onto each of 4 plates. Top each with 1 chicken breast half, 1/3 cup sauce, and 1 tablespoon parsley. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

510

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fricassee With 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 Fricassee With Orzo

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