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Herbed Chicken with Zucchini and Orzo
Couverts
4
Preparation
15
minutes
mins
Preparation time:
20
minutes
minutes
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Equipment
skillet
Ingredients
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4
tablespoons
olive oil
divided
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4
boneless
skinless chicken breasts
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1
teaspoon
dried basil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2
zucchini
sliced
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8-
oz.
package orzo pasta
uncooked
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1
tablespoon
butter
softened
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2
tablespoons
red wine vinegar
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Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh dill
snipped
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Garnish:
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Lemon wedges
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sprinkle chicken with dried basil, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook, turning once, for 12 minutes or until juices run clear.
Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
Add sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions; drain and stir in butter.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh dill (if using).
Drizzle the mixture over the orzo and toss to mix.
Season the orzo with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Serve the herbed chicken and zucchini with orzo, garnished with lemon wedges.
Nutrition values
Calories:
500
kcal
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