Monterey Chicken One-Pan Orzo: Easy Comfort Food for Home Chefs
A delightful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken and flavorful orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breast and season with garlic powder, cooking until browned on all sides.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Mix in the cheese until melted. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in herbs before cooking.
- This dish can easily be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken, One-Pan, Orzo, Comfort Food