Creamy Chicken Orzo

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add oil to a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Add oil to a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. 3Add oil to a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
  5. 5Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
  6. 6Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
  7. 7Add the seasonings, tomato puree, grated garlic, and sundried tomatoes, and stir through for a minute.
  8. 8Add the seasonings, tomato puree, grated garlic, and sundried tomatoes, and stir through for a minute.
  9. 9Add the seasonings, tomato puree, grated garlic, and sundried tomatoes, and stir through for a minute.
  10. 10Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken has turned white.
  11. 11Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken has turned white.
  12. 12Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken has turned white.
  13. 13Add the orzo, cottage cheese, and stock, and mix until combined.
  14. 14Add the orzo, cottage cheese, and stock, and mix until combined.
  15. 15Add the orzo, cottage cheese, and stock, and mix until combined.
  16. 16Lower the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
  17. 17Lower the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
  18. 18Lower the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
  19. 19Once the liquid has reduced, remove the lid and stir through the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  20. 20Once the liquid has reduced, remove the lid and stir through the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  21. 21Once the liquid has reduced, remove the lid and stir through the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  22. 22Cook for a further minute before serving.
  23. 23Cook for a further minute before serving.
  24. 24Cook for a further minute before serving.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 100 g sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 100 g sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 100 g sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 heaped tsp paprika
  • 1 heaped tsp paprika
  • 1 heaped tsp paprika
  • 2 heaped tsp dried oregano
  • 2 heaped tsp dried oregano
  • 2 heaped tsp dried oregano
  • 50 g tomato puree
  • 50 g tomato puree
  • 50 g tomato puree
  • 600 g boneless chicken thighs, diced
  • 600 g boneless chicken thighs, diced
  • 600 g boneless chicken thighs, diced
  • 300 g orzo
  • 300 g orzo
  • 300 g orzo
  • 300 g full fat cottage cheese
  • 300 g full fat cottage cheese
  • 300 g full fat cottage cheese
  • 500 ml veg stock
  • 500 ml veg stock
  • 500 ml veg stock
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped

Equipment

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Tips

  • Cut chicken with scissors for a super speedy recipe.
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