Balsamic Chicken Orzo: A Delicious and Easy Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- Fresh basil leaves
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the balsamic glaze by simmering balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), mustard, and minced garlic until thickened.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through; then coat with the balsamic glaze.
- In another skillet, toast orzo in olive oil before adding chicken broth; simmer until tender.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese into the orzo.
- Combine glazed chicken with the orzo mixture; serve immediately.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg