Creamy Chicken & Chorizo Orzo

17 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a pan on medium heat and spray with oil. Add the garlic and onion and fry for 2 minutes.
  2. 2Heat a pan on medium heat and spray with oil. Add the garlic and onion and fry for 2 minutes.
  3. 3Heat a pan on medium heat and spray with oil. Add the garlic and onion and fry for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Add the chicken to the pan. Fry for 5 minutes then add the Italian seasoning and paprika. Mix well and fry for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  5. 5Add the chicken to the pan. Fry for 5 minutes then add the Italian seasoning and paprika. Mix well and fry for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  6. 6Add the chicken to the pan. Fry for 5 minutes then add the Italian seasoning and paprika. Mix well and fry for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  7. 7To the same pan, add the red pepper and chorizo. Fry until the chorizo releases its oil and starts to crisp up.
  8. 8To the same pan, add the red pepper and chorizo. Fry until the chorizo releases its oil and starts to crisp up.
  9. 9To the same pan, add the red pepper and chorizo. Fry until the chorizo releases its oil and starts to crisp up.
  10. 10Add the pesto, orzo, and stock. Mix well and season with salt/pepper. Bring to a boil.
  11. 11Add the pesto, orzo, and stock. Mix well and season with salt/pepper. Bring to a boil.
  12. 12Add the pesto, orzo, and stock. Mix well and season with salt/pepper. Bring to a boil.
  13. 13Then, reduce the heat to simmer and cover with a lid for 10 minutes or until the orzo has absorbed the liquid and is cooked.
  14. 14Then, reduce the heat to simmer and cover with a lid for 10 minutes or until the orzo has absorbed the liquid and is cooked.
  15. 15Then, reduce the heat to simmer and cover with a lid for 10 minutes or until the orzo has absorbed the liquid and is cooked.
  16. 16Mix in the light cream and 2 tbsp of Parmesan once done.
  17. 17Mix in the light cream and 2 tbsp of Parmesan once done.
  18. 18Mix in the light cream and 2 tbsp of Parmesan once done.
  19. 19Serve and top with fresh parsley and 2 tsp of Parmesan for garnish.
  20. 20Serve and top with fresh parsley and 2 tsp of Parmesan for garnish.
  21. 21Serve and top with fresh parsley and 2 tsp of Parmesan for garnish.

Ingredients

  • oil spray
  • oil spray
  • oil spray
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 200 g uncooked chicken breast, diced
  • 200 g uncooked chicken breast, diced
  • 200 g uncooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 30 g chorizo
  • 30 g chorizo
  • 30 g chorizo
  • 30 g reduced fat sundried tomato pesto
  • 30 g reduced fat sundried tomato pesto
  • 30 g reduced fat sundried tomato pesto
  • 120 g uncooked orzo
  • 120 g uncooked orzo
  • 120 g uncooked orzo
  • 240 ml chicken stock cube mixed in boiling water
  • 240 ml chicken stock cube mixed in boiling water
  • 240 ml chicken stock cube mixed in boiling water
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 60 ml light cream
  • 60 ml light cream
  • 60 ml light cream
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp Parmesan
  • 2 tsp Parmesan
  • 2 tsp Parmesan

Equipment

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Tips

  • This is a good recipe if you're looking for something high in protein but also tasty.