Chicken with Green Chiles and Tomatoes over Orzo Recipe

Name: Chicken with Green Chiles and Tomatoes over Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Orzo, 16 Ounce Package; 4 whole Chicken Breasts; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 pint Grape Tomatoes, Cut In Half; 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chiles; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 3 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 package Orzo, 16 Ounce Package
4 whole Chicken Breasts
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pint Grape Tomatoes, Cut In Half
1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chiles
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 cup Chicken Broth
3 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
Salt And Pepper, to taste

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Cook the orzo according to package directions.
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Put the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap (or a ziptop baggie) and use a cooking mallet to hammer them out to an even 1/2 inch thickness.
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Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken breasts to pan.
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Cook 4-5 minutes per side until browned and juices run clear.
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(I do this in 2 batches).
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Put the chicken on a plate; cover and set aside.
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In the same skillet add tomatoes, chilies, cumin, chili powder, garlic, chicken broth and any juices from the plate of chicken.
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Cook for 3-5 minutes over medium heat, until sauce is reduced.
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While that is cooking, slice the chicken.
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After 3-5 minutes of simmering the sauce, stir cilantro into sauce, then return the sliced chicken to the skillet and mix everything to combine and heat.
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Serve chicken and sauce over orzo.

312

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package Orzo, 16 Ounce Package, 4 whole Chicken Breasts, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 pint Grape Tomatoes, Cut In Half, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Green Chiles and Tomatoes over 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 with Green Chiles and Tomatoes over Orzo

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