Easy Balsamic Chicken Orzo with Veggies for a Flavorful Dinner
A delicious and easy recipe for balsamic chicken orzo with veggies, perfect for a flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini, cooking until tender.
- Stir in cooked orzo, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar before cooking.
- Substitute vegetables according to seasonal availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Easy Balsamic Chicken & Veggie Orzo