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ARTICHOKE CHICKEN AND PARMESAN ORZO

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 - 4 boneless skinless chicken Breasts
  • coarse salt and fresh black pepper
  • live oil for sauteing
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces artichokes frozen (partially thawed) or canned (drained)
  • cup dry white wine
  • 1 + ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juiced*
  • 2 tablespoons chilled butter cut into ½-inch cubes
  • Parmesan Cheese grated, for serving
  • Orzo:
  • 8 ounces orzo
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using mallet, pound to ½- to ⅓-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a buttered 9×13 baking or casserole pan.
  • Heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Saute onion, thyme and basil until onion becomes tender, add garlic and saute until fragrant.
  • Add artichokes, wine, and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer for two to three minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice. Pour over chicken.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Meanwhile make the orzo:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions.
  • Toss with broth, Parmesan and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove chicken from oven and dot butter over top. Serve with orzo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams
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