Caesar Chicken Orzo Food

CAESAR CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes or until brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
• Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen vegetables and dressing (cut any large broccoli pieces in half).
• Add chicken to pasta mixture; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

GREEK CHICKEN AND ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, pepper and lemon juice. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Slice the chicken into 1-inch-wide pieces. Set aside.
• For the breadcrumbs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a medium ovensafe skillet, heat the butter, olive oil and garlic over low heat until the garlic begins to sizzle. Add the breadcrumbs and salt and toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and toast until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, oregano, pepper, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl until combined.
• For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with the dressing while still hot, then let cool to room temperature.
• When cool, stir in the tomatoes, cucumber and parsley. Top with the feta, sliced chicken and breadcrumbs.

CAESAR CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In 10" skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet, cut each breast in half and keep warm.
• Carefully add chicken broth and water to hot skillet; bring to boil. Stir in pasta and return to boil. Cook, uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli or peas, bell pepper and dressing.
• Add chicken to pasta mixture, sprinkle with pepper, Reduce heat and simmer uncovered a few minutes then coverand let sit for a few minutes.