Directions
- 1Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and chili flakes.
- 2Sear chicken breasts in butter and avocado oil on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- 3In the same pan, sauté diced shallots and minced garlic for a few minutes.
- 4Add mushrooms and orzo to the pan.
- 5Add broth and cook for 12-13 minutes.
- 6Stir in fat-free whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
- 7Season with additional oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add back chicken juices for more flavor.
- 8Slice the cooked chicken breasts.
- 9Top the orzo with the sliced chicken and garnish with chili flakes and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 24 oz chicken breast
- 0 salt
- 0 pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups broth
- 0.5 cup fat-free half n half
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
- 0 lemon juice
- 0 oregano
- 0 chili flakes
Equipment
frying panknifecutting board
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