Creamy Mushroom Chicken Orzo

30 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and chili flakes.
  2. 2Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and chili flakes.
  3. 3Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and chili flakes.
  4. 4Sear chicken breasts in butter and avocado oil on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  5. 5Sear chicken breasts in butter and avocado oil on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  6. 6Sear chicken breasts in butter and avocado oil on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  7. 7In the same pan, sauté diced shallots and minced garlic for a few minutes.
  8. 8In the same pan, sauté diced shallots and minced garlic for a few minutes.
  9. 9In the same pan, sauté diced shallots and minced garlic for a few minutes.
  10. 10Add mushrooms and orzo to the pan.
  11. 11Add mushrooms and orzo to the pan.
  12. 12Add mushrooms and orzo to the pan.
  13. 13Add broth and cook for 12-13 minutes.
  14. 14Add broth and cook for 12-13 minutes.
  15. 15Add broth and cook for 12-13 minutes.
  16. 16Stir in fat-free whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
  17. 17Stir in fat-free whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
  18. 18Stir in fat-free whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
  19. 19Season with additional oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add back chicken juices for more flavor.
  20. 20Season with additional oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add back chicken juices for more flavor.
  21. 21Season with additional oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add back chicken juices for more flavor.
  22. 22Slice the cooked chicken breasts.
  23. 23Slice the cooked chicken breasts.
  24. 24Slice the cooked chicken breasts.
  25. 25Top the orzo with the sliced chicken and garnish with chili flakes and Parmesan cheese.
  26. 26Top the orzo with the sliced chicken and garnish with chili flakes and Parmesan cheese.
  27. 27Top the orzo with the sliced chicken and garnish with chili flakes and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 24 oz chicken breast
  • 24 oz chicken breast
  • 24 oz chicken breast
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 2 cups broth
  • 2 cups broth
  • 2 cups broth
  • 0.5 cup fat-free half n half
  • 0.5 cup fat-free half n half
  • 0.5 cup fat-free half n half
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0 lemon juice
  • 0 lemon juice
  • 0 lemon juice
  • 0 oregano
  • 0 oregano
  • 0 oregano
  • 0 chili flakes
  • 0 chili flakes
  • 0 chili flakes

Equipment

frying panknifecutting board