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Chicken Garden Risotto (makes 4-6 servings) Note: This recipe uses orzo pasta instead of rice which is commonly used in risotto recipes. |
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1-3/4 cups (12 ounces) uncooked orzo pasta (orzo is a tiny, rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 cups broccoli flowerets, cut into bite-size pieces [or 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli, thawed]
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced sodium chicken stock or broth
- 2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cobs [or 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed]
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Rinse chicken. Pat dry. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat oil in 12-inch skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes.
- Add orzo, broccoli and broth. Reduce heat to medium. Cover skillet. Cook 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add chicken. Cook 6 minutes.
- Mix in corn and pepper. Cook 5 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in cheese gently. Serve hot.
TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (348 g) Servings Per Recipe: 6 |
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Amount per serving |
| Calories |
434 |
| Calories from fat |
100 |
| Total Fat |
11 g |
| Saturated Fat |
3 g |
| Cholesterol |
33 mg |
| Sodium |
312 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates |
57 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
3 g |
| Sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
27 g |
| Vitamin A |
15% |
| Vitamin C |
45% |
| Calcium |
20% |
| Iron |
20% | | |
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