Herbed Chicken, Orzo, and Zucchini
Print Category Boneless chicken breast Thematic Autumn Stove Less than 30 minutes health Source Better Homes and Gardens Evaluation
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Click to enlarge Ingredients
- 1 cup dried orzo
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1-1/4 lb).
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Preparation
- Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain. Cover and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with the basil; season with salt and ground black pepper. In large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add chicken and cook 12 minutes or until no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once. Remove from skillet. Add zucchini to skillet; cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- In bowl whisk together vinegar, the remaining olive oil, and the 1 tablespoon fresh dill. Add orzo; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with orzo, zucchini, and fresh lemon wedges; sprinkle with dill.
Cook commentary
Servings: 4.
Total Time: 20 min.
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