One pot 20 minute orzo chicken vegetables Recipe

Name: One pot 20 minute orzo chicken vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup orzo; 2 chicken breasts chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 3 carrots chopped; 2 spinach handfuls; 1 red bell pepper; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 3 clove garlic minced; 3/4 cup shredded parmesian; 2 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 1/2 cup milk; 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1 salt / pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cup orzo
2 chicken breasts chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
3 carrots chopped
2 spinach handfuls
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 clove garlic minced
3/4 cup shredded parmesian
2 1/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 salt / pepper

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This meal should take less than 20 minutes.
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Just be organized and chopping while ingredients are cooking
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Get a pot with a lid and heat it at medium high heat.
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Add garlic.
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While thats cooking chop onions.
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Add onions.
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Then start chopping bell pepper and carrots.
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Add both.
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Then add chopped chicken.
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This process should take no more than 5 minutes.
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Make sure your stirring occasionally.
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Cook chicken for about 2 to 3 minutes stirring occasionally
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Add milk, chicken broth, orzo and flour.
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Put lid on and bring to a boil.
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Once boiling turn down to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stirring every couple of minutes.
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Add spinach, frozen peas, and parmesian.
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Stir .
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Put lid back on and cook to desired consistency.
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Probably a couple minutes.
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Make sure you stir so it mixes the cheese up.
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It should imulate risotto but with more sauce .
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Looks like soup but once its plated it thickens as it cools .

538

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cup orzo, 2 chicken breasts chopped, 1/2 onion, chopped, 3 carrots chopped, and more.

Yes, One pot 20 minute orzo chicken vegetables 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

One pot 20 minute orzo chicken vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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