Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from the pan.
Sear The Chicken
Add the chicken to the same pan. Season with paprika, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and lightly charred. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Toast The Risoni (Orzo)
Add the risoni to the pan and toast for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to caramelise. Add the onion and garlic and mix to combine.
Simmer
Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up the browned bits from the pan. Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the risoni is tender and most of the liquid has absorbed.
Finish The Sauce
Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Turn off the heat, then stir in the Greek yogurt, parmesan, and lemon juice. Add a splash of hot water if you want it creamier—taste and season.
Cook The Green Beans
Blanch the beans in salted water for 2 minutes, then drain. Heat olive oil in a small pan, add the garlic and cook for 20 seconds. Toss in the beans for 1–2 minutes, season with salt, and finish with lemon.
Serve
Spoon the risoni into bowls, top with the garlic green beans, and finish with extra parmesan and chilli flakes.
Nutrition Guide
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chicken Orzo
Serving Size
350 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
430
% Daily Value*
Fat
12.3
g
19
%
Saturated Fat
2.3
g
14
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.54
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.44
g
Cholesterol
87.2
mg
29
%
Sodium
274.4
mg
12
%
Potassium
762.2
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
3.2
g
13
%
Sugar
6.7
g
7
%
Protein
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
128.6
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
10.37
mg
13
%
Calcium
63
mg
6
%
Iron
1.2
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.