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    Herbed Chicken, Orzo and Zucchini (TNT)

    pstarkoski
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    Herbed Chicken, Orzo and Zucchini (TNT) Empty Herbed Chicken, Orzo and Zucchini (TNT)

    Post by pstarkoski Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:19 am

    Hi....
    Time for some more recipes!! We had this several weeks ago and it was really good. I really like orzo, so had to try this one! Yum!
    Enjoy!
    hugs,
    peg



    Herbed Chicken, Orzo, and Zucchini
    Makes: 4 servings
    Start to Finish: 20 mins

    Ingredients
    1 cup dried orzo
    4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1-1/4 lb.)
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    2 medium zucchini, sliced
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
    Lemon wedges (optional)
    Snipped fresh dill (optional)
    Directions
    1. Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain. Cover and keep warm.
    2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with the basil; season with salt and ground black pepper. In large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add chicken and cook 12 minutes or until no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once. Remove from skillet. Add zucchini to skillet; cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
    3. In bowl whisk together vinegar, the remaining olive oil, and the 1 tablespoon fresh dill. Add orzo; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with orzo, zucchini, and fresh lemon wedges; sprinkle with dill. Serves 4.
     
     
    Recipe source: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/chicken/herbed-chicken-orzo-and-zucchini/


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