Chicken Messina With Orzo

Name: Chicken Messina With Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt, divided use (optional, I don't use); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided use; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups chicken broth, divided use; 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf Italian parsley; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

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"Chicken in balsamic and capers sauce topped with feta cheese."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, divided use (optional, I don't use)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper, divided use
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chicken broth, divided use
1 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
¹⁄₄ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

directions

Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp salt (optional) and 1/4 tsp pepper, dust chicken with flour.
Heat oil over medium high heat. Saute chicken about 3 minutes per side or until browned.
Add garlic and saute about 30 seconds.
Add 1 cup of chicken broth and boil 1 minute, stirring to scrape up brown bits.
Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook orzo in water according to package directions, until al dente.
Drain, add butter, parsley, and the remaining salt (optional) and pepper and toss.
In skillet with chicken, increase heat to high and add the remaining cup of chicken stock, vinegar, and capers. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring, until consistency is syrupy.
Top orzo with chicken mixture and sprinkle with feta.

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Reviews

Absolutely delicious!!!

Paris D
This is sooooo good! I prepped all of the ingredients ahead of time and it was then so easy to put together. I loved the combination of the balsamic, capers, and feta. Thanks for a nice keeper. Made by an Unruly Under the Influence for ZWT6.

lazyme
We really enjoyed this recipe for dinner tonight. It was quick and easy, requiring minimal prep, with a nice, complimentary blend of flavors. We especially enjoyed the combination of balsamic, capers and feta. Made as directed and thought it required no modifications--perfect as posted. Served with Recipe #366059 366059. Made for ZWT6. Thanks!

Dr. Jenny