Orzo with chicken and broccoli

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 fluid ounce Boneless chicken breast or
Thigh, cut into 1\" cubes
3 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 pounds Orzo pasta
1 pounds Broccoli florets and stems
3 Cloves garlic, minced
2 cups Chicken stock, low sodium
¼ cup Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
¼ teaspoon Crushed red pepper
Fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place the chicken in a microwave-safe bag; sprinkle with the seasoning and shake. Place the bag with the chicken in the microwave, pierce the bag, cook on high for 3-4 minutes; drain any juice or fat and set chicken aside.

2. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the orzo 5-7 minutes, or until done , stirring occasionally. After 3 minutes, place a colander containing the broccoli over the pot, continue cooking the orzo 3 more minutes while the broccoli steams. Remove the colander, set aside.

Drain the pasta and stir in the garlic; cover and keep warm.

3. In a medium saucepan over high heat, cook the stock, lemon juice, cornstarch, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Stir in the chicken.

4. Spoon the sauce onto individual plates, top with a serving of broccoli, and spoon on the sauce. Sprinkle with pepper and serve immediately.

Per serving: Saturated fat Trace; Total fat 3g; Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 173mg; Calories 520

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Submitted By ART M. On 12-03-95

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