Easy Balsamic Chicken & Veggie Orzo Recipe
This Easy Balsamic Chicken & Veggie Orzo recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and orzo pasta in a balsamic-infused sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Orzo and Vegetables:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion for 5 minutes until tender.
- Cook Orzo: Stir in orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until orzo is cooked and liquid absorbed.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to the skillet, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and cook for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or asparagus.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Balsamic Chicken, Veggie Orzo, Easy Dinner Recipe
