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Creamy Chicken Orzo
30m
Serves 1
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Creamy Chicken Orzo
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30m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Add oil to a frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add finely chopped red onion to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
3
Add seasonings, tomato puree, grated garlic, and finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and stir for a minute.
4
Add diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken turns white.
5
Add orzo, cottage cheese, and stock to the pan and mix until combined.
6
Lower the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid; cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
7
Once the liquid has reduced, remove the lid and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
8
Cook for a further minute before serving.
Ingredients
0.75 tbsp oil
0.25 red onion
25 g sun-dried tomatoes
0.5 garlic cloves
0.25 heaped tsp paprika
0.5 heaped tsp dried oregano
12.5 g tomato puree
150 g boneless chicken thighs
75 g orzo
75 g full fat cottage cheese
125 ml veg stock
salt
pepper
12.5 g Parmesan cheese
0.25 handful fresh basil
Equipment
frying pan
scissors
lid
grater
wooden spoon
Tips
Cutting chicken with scissors keeps this recipe super speedy.
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