Tomato Orzo with Basil Chicken
Experience the delightful combination of Tomato Orzo and Basil Chicken in this easy-to-make dish. The orzo is cooked to perfection in chicken broth, infused with tomatoes, spices, and seasonings, resulting in a burst of incredible flavors. Pair it with succulent boneless chicken thighs for a well-seasoned ensemble.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 1
Season the Boneless, Skin-On Chicken Thighs (6) with Dried Basil (1 tsp), Simply Organic Onion Powder (1 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Use a fork to poke some holes in the meat and use your hand to rub the seasoning around the chicken.
step 2
Heat Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp) and half of the Olive Oil (1 tsp) in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken skin side down. Cook for 7-10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Then remove from the pan and set aside.
step 3
Heat the same pan with the remaining Olive Oil (1 tsp) over medium-high heat, add Cherry Tomatoes (2 1/4 cups), and cook for about 5-8 minutes until partially broken down.
step 4
Meanwhile, in the stock pot with boiling Chicken Broth (7 cups), cook the Orzo Pasta (2 2/3 cups) for about 5 minutes, then drain. Reserve some pasta water to use later if needed.
step 5
To the pan with tomatoes, add Fresh Basil Leaves (2 sprigs), Garlic (3 cloves), Italian Seasoning (1/2 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 tsp), 1 tsp of Lemon Zest (1), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Stir to combine.
step 6
Stir in cooked orzo, bring the chicken back to the pan, and heat up for about 3 minutes.
step 7
Remove from the heat. Garnish with basil. Serve with Feta Cheese (3/4 cup).