Orzo With Chicken, Tomato And Peppers

By Marian Burros

Published November 10, 1992

Total Time
About 40 minutes
Rating
4(46)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

  • 8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces ready-cut onion (1 ⅔ cups)

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 large clove garlic

  • 8 ounces whole red or yellow bell pepper, or 7 ounces chopped ready-cut (1 ½ cups)

  • 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast

  • 1 cup orzo

  • 12 ounces ripe plum tomatoes, about 4

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ cup brandy

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

62 grams carbs; 83 milligrams cholesterol; 538 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 9 grams fat; 6 grams fiber; 217 milligrams sodium; 36 grams protein; 11 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water to boil in covered pot, according to orzo package..

  2. Step 2

    Chop whole onion by pulsing in food processor. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet and saute onion.

  3. Step 3

    With food processor running, put garlic through feed tube and mince. Add to onion.

  4. Step 4

    Wash, trim and seed pepper and cut into large chunks. Chop in food processor. Add to onion.

  5. Step 5

    Wash, dry and cut up chicken into bite-size chunks. Add to pan and brown evenly.

  6. Step 6

    Cook orzo, following package directions, about 10 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Wash, trim and quarter tomatoes. Chop coarsely by pulsing in food processor. Add to skillet with cumin and brandy. Reduce heat and cook until mixture is soft and well blended. If it becomes too dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Season with salt, if desired.

  8. Step 8

    When orzo is cooked, drain and served topped with chicken-tomato sauce.

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Katy H

Simple and lovely. I used a can of good diced tomatoes. This was a nice quick dinner that was very satisfying. Other substitutions: extra garlic, some tomato paste (1 tbsp) and a little salt and pepper. Quick and easy and so so yummy. Don’t forget to grate some really good parm on top!

Cecilia

No need to cut tomatoes, I just chopped in processor to save time. Add at least one more garlic clove if you want to taste it at all Top with Italian cheese blend or Parmesan. Don’t forget to properly salt the pasta water

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