Chicken Manestra Orzo Recipes

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CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET

Here's a perfect one-skillet supper that's colorful, healthy, filling and definitely special! Our taste testers loved the blend of spices, the touch of heat and the sophisticated flavor. -Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12



Chicken and Orzo Skillet image

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic seasoning blend
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

GREEK CHICKEN AND ORZO - KOTA MANESTRA

Make and share this Greek Chicken and Orzo - Kota Manestra recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



Greek Chicken and Orzo - Kota Manestra image

Steps:

  • In large pot, saute onion in olive oil until translucent.
  • Add chicken and brown on all sides.
  • Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  • Add tomato paste, water, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer 30 minutes, covered.
  • Add orzo and stir regularly until orzo is tender.
  • Serve sprinkled with parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

1 chicken, cut up
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
1/2 cup orzo pasta
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, for garnish
1 small lemon, in wedges, for garnish

CHICKEN MANESTRA (ORZO)

Make and share this Chicken Manestra (Orzo) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MirandaLee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



Chicken Manestra (Orzo) image

Steps:

  • Saute Onion in Olive Oil.
  • Brown chicken pieces.
  • Add water and tomato paste, simmer chicken for 30 minutes.
  • Add Orzo, stirring with a watchful eye until Orzo is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.9, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 209.4, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 7.1

1 chopped onion
chicken piece
2 tablespoons olive oil
crushed garlic (to taste)
4 cups water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup orzo pasta
salt
pepper

CHICKEN WITH ORZO (KOTOPOULO ME MANESTRA)

Orzo or manestra are tiny rice-shaped pasta that are popular in soups and casseroles. Instead of orzo, the Greeks sometimes use hilopites--small, flat, square noodles that are typically homemade. From Secrets of Fat-Free Greek Cooking by Elaine Gavalas.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10



Chicken With Orzo (Kotopoulo Me Manestra) image

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the chicken, and place it in a 4-quart pot, along with the broth, tomato sauce, carrot, onion, garlic salt, black pepper, and oregano.
  • 2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Stir the water and orzo into the pot, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  • 4. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked and most of the sauce has been absorbed.
  • 5. Serve the chicken breasts on a bed of orzo.
  • 6. NUTRITIONAL FACTS (PER SERVING) Calories: 260 Carbohydrates: 46.2 g Cholesterol: 63 mg Fat: 4.5 g Fiber: 2.4 g Protein: 27 g Sodium: 612 mg

4 3-oz boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 c fat-free chicken broth
1 8-oz can(s) tomato sauce
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
1/2 c onion, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano (preferably greek rigani)
3 c water
1 c orzo

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