Effortless Chicken Orzo (Printable Version)
Tender chicken, parmesan cheese, sunny tomatoes, and orzo pasta come together in a creamy sauce and lots of basil.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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Cooked chicken, pulled apart
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Dry orzo pasta
→ Sauce Base
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Garlic, minced up
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Tomato paste
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Butter
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Pieces of sun-dried tomatoes
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Olive oil
→ Liquids
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Chicken stock
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Splash of dry white wine
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Heavy whipping cream
→ Seasonings
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Finely grated parmesan
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Red chili flakes
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Chopped fresh basil
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Dried oregano
# Steps to Follow:
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Toss in orzo, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, pepper flakes, oregano, butter, and some olive oil. Let it all sizzle for a couple minutes.
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Pour in the wine and let it bubble away. Then throw in cream and stock, keep stirring while it gently cooks for about 10 minutes.
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Stir in the chicken, parmesan cheese, and basil leaves. Pop on a lid and let it get thick and creamy—this takes just a few minutes.
# Additional Notes:
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Keep an eye out so the orzo doesn’t dry up
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Keep the heat low enough so it stays just bubbling