French Onion Chicken and Orzo
Transform your favorite soup into a flavorful entree with this French Onion Chicken and Orzo, made in one pan with simple ingredients.
Equipment
- large sauté pan
Ingredients
Chicken and Orzo
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups orzo
- 3.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups vidalia onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 3 oz Gruyere cheese shaved
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise parallel to the cutting board. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and one tablespoon of the dried thyme.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add one tablespoon of oil and then the chicken. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to 165°F. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil, if needed. Add diced onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add ½ cup of chicken broth. Cook until broth evaporates and onions are golden brown, about 15-18 minutes.
- Add garlic, remaining thyme, and orzo. Stir to mix and toast ingredients for one minute. Add remaining chicken broth and cook orzo for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente.
- Mix butter into the orzo. Slice chicken and place on top. Add shaved gruyere on each piece of chicken. Cover and cook on medium-low until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
Notes
If using an oven safe sauté pan, you can broil the pan for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mealCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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