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Creamy Chicken Risoni #2

Creamy Chicken Orzo

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Chef Jack Ovens

Ingredients
 

Chicken

  • 450g (1lb) - Chicken Breast or Thigh, Diced
  • 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
  • 1 - Brown (Yellow) Onion, Diced
  • 2 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1 tsp (4g) - Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp (0.5g) - Dried Chilli Flakes
  • Salt & Pepper

Risoni

  • 1 Cup (160g) - Dry Risoni (Orzo)
  • 1 Tbsp (20g) - Tomato Paste
  • 2 Cups (500ml) - Chicken Stock
  • ¼ Cup (60g) - High-Protein yogurt
  • Parmesan Cheese, To Taste
  • Lemon Juice, To Taste
  • Salt & Pepper

Garlic Greens

  • 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
  • 1 - Garlic Clove, Minced
  • 180g (6.3oz) - Green Beans, Trimmed
  • Lemon Juice To Taste
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

Cook The Aromatics

  • 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.
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