Zesty Chicken With Orzo (For Freezer Menus)
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
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For pre-assembly
- 4 chicken breast halves
- 1 lb frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing (I like Wishbone)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
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At time of cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 16 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
directions
- Add chicken to a 1 qt freezer bag, vegetables and 3T dressing to a second qt bag, and pasta to a snack size bag. Squeeze out air, seal, and label with a Sharpie marker. Place in freezer.
- Remove the bags from the freezer and defrost when you are ready to prepare the meal.
- Heat oil in skillet over med-high. Cook chicken in oil, turning once, for about 10 minutes until brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vegetables and dressing.
- Add chicken; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken juices are no longer pink.
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