Chicken Thighs And Orzo Recipe

Name: Chicken Thighs And Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta or 4 slices bacon, chopped; olive oil; 6 skinless chicken thighs; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with onion and garlic; 1 cup dried orzo pasta; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup kalamata olive; 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn; 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves; 3 ounces garlic and herb goat cheese (about 1/3 cup)

Servings: persons

4 ounces pancetta or 4 slices bacon, chopped
olive oil
6 skinless chicken thighs
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
1 cup dried orzo pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1/3 cup kalamata olive
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
3 ounces garlic and herb goat cheese (about 1/3 cup)

1
In a 5 to 6 quart Dutch oven, cook pancetta until browned. Remove pancetta, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings (add olive oil if necessary to equal 2 tablespoons.) Drain meat on paper towels & set aside.
2
Brown chicken in drippings about 10 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Drain off fat.
3
Add undrained tomatoes, orzo, garlic & 1 cup water. Bring to a boil & reduce heat.
4
Simmer, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is done (180u00b0F on meat thermometer) & orzo is tender.
5
If necessary, cook an additional 2-3 minutes uncovered to thicken the pan sauce.
6
Stir in pancetta, olives and basil & heat through.
7
To serve, divide spinach among 6 plates. Top each with a thigh, some of the orzo mixture & some of the cheese.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces pancetta or 4 slices bacon, chopped, olive oil, 6 skinless chicken thighs, 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, and more.

Yes, Chicken Thighs And 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 Thighs And Orzo

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