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: 1 4-ounce package pancetta, chopped, or 4 slices bacon, chopped; olive oil; 6 chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 lb.), skinned King Sooper's 1 lb For $1.19 thru 02/09; 2 14-1/2-ounces cans diced tomatoes with garlic and onion King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1 cup dried orzo pasta; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives; 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil; 1 6-ounce bag pre-washed baby spinach leaves; 3 ounces goat cheese with basil and roasted garlic (about 1/3 cup)

Servings: persons

1 4-ounce package pancetta, chopped, or 4 slices bacon, chopped
olive oil
6 chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 lb.), skinned King Sooper's 1 lb For $1.19 thru 02/09
2 14-1/2-ounces cans diced tomatoes with garlic and onion King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1 cup dried orzo pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
1 6-ounce bag pre-washed baby spinach leaves
3 ounces goat cheese with basil and roasted garlic (about 1/3 cup)

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In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven cook pancetta until browned.
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Remove pancetta, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan (add olive oil if necessary to equal 2 tablespoons).
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Drain pancetta on paper towels; set aside.
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Cook chicken in drippings about 10 minutes or until light brown, turning to brown evenly; drain off fat.
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Add undrained tomatoes, orzo, garlic, and 1 cup water.
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Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
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Simmer, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (180 degree F) and orzo is tender.
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If necessary, cook, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is desired consistency.
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Stir in pancetta, olives, and basil; heat through.
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Divide spinach among 6 plates.
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Top each with a thigh, some of the orzo mixture, and 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4-ounce package pancetta, chopped, or 4 slices bacon, chopped, olive oil, 6 chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 lb.), skinned King Sooper's 1 lb For $1.19 thru 02/09, 2 14-1/2-ounces cans diced tomatoes with garlic and onion King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 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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