Chicken Messina With Orzo Recipe

Name: Chicken Messina With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt, divided use (optional, I don't use); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided use; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups chicken broth, divided use; 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf Italian parsley; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, divided use (optional, I don't use)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided use
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chicken broth, divided use
1 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

1
Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp salt (optional) and 1/4 tsp pepper, dust chicken with flour.
2
Heat oil over medium high heat. Saute chicken about 3 minutes per side or until browned.
3
Add garlic and saute about 30 seconds.
4
Add 1 cup of chicken broth and boil 1 minute, stirring to scrape up brown bits.
5
Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Cook orzo in water according to package directions, until al dente.
7
Drain, add butter, parsley, and the remaining salt (optional) and pepper and toss.
8
In skillet with chicken, increase heat to high and add the remaining cup of chicken stock, vinegar, and capers. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring, until consistency is syrupy.
9
Top orzo with chicken mixture and sprinkle with feta.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, 1 teaspoon salt, divided use (optional, I don't use), 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided use, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken Messina 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 Messina With Orzo

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