Gorgonzola Chicken And Orzo Recipe

Name: Gorgonzola Chicken And Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 1/2 cups chopped white onions; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon, zest of; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/3 - 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola, to taste

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped white onions
1 clove garlic, minced
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon, zest of
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 - 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola, to taste

1
Trim the fat from the chicken breasts, then cut into bite size pieces.
2
Over medium-high heat, melt together the olive oil and butter in a large non-stick pan with high sides, then add the onion and saute, stirring often, until just tender, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the minced garlic and chicken pieces saute until chicken is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the broth, orzo, lemon juice, oregano, basil, lemon zest, and pepper into to chicken mixture and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is to desired texture.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in the crumbled Gorgonzola, and serve.
6
Goes well with a salad, crisp baby green beans, or asparagus.
7
For a change of pace, try this recipe using cubed (boneless and skinless) turkey, duck, or even goose!
8
A bit of proscuitto sauteed in with the chicken is good, too (not much, though - only about a tablespoon).

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons butter, 1 1/2 cups chopped white onions, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Gorgonzola Chicken 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.

Gorgonzola Chicken And Orzo

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