Zuppa Di Orzo Recipe

Name: Zuppa Di Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Shredded; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 pounds Applewood Smoked Bacon; 1-1/2 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 2 whole Medium Sized Zucchini, Chopped; 44 ounces, fluid Chicken Stock; 2 cups Water; 14-1/2 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes; 1/2 cups Orzo; 3 Tablespoons Pesto; 2 Tablespoons Cream; 1/2 bunches Parsley, For Garnish; 1 cup Parmesan Cheese For Garnish

Servings: persons

2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Shredded
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 pounds Applewood Smoked Bacon
1-1/2 whole Medium Onion, Diced
2 whole Medium Sized Zucchini, Chopped
44 ounces, fluid Chicken Stock
2 cups Water
14-1/2 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes
1/2 cups Orzo
3 Tablespoons Pesto
2 Tablespoons Cream
1/2 bunches Parsley, For Garnish
1 cup Parmesan Cheese For Garnish

1
Season chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, put them in a baking dish and bake in the oven at 400u00b0F for 20 minutes. When done remove the dish from the oven and shred chicken.
2
Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Once it's crispy, remove the bacon from the skillet onto a paper towel and set aside. Reserve the grease. Fry onions and zucchini in bacon grease. Once the onions have turned translucent add chicken broth, water, and diced tomatoes (with juice). Cook for 20 minutes.
3
Blend with an immersion blender or in small batches in a regular blender. Put the blended mixture back in the pot and add orzo, pesto, shredded chicken, cream and bacon. Cook for another 25 minutes. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

1125

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Shredded, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Pepper, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Zuppa Di 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.

Zuppa Di Orzo

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