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One Pot Chicken with Orzo and Olives

URL: https://www.budgetbytes.com/skillet-chicken-with-orzo-and-olives/

Ingredients

The chicken

  • 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin on)
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

The sauce

  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • cup pitted kalamata olives
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth

The pasta

  • cups orzo (uncooked)

The garnish

  • ¼ bunch parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides.
  3. Remove the chicken and pour off excess fat, leaving some for sautéing garlic.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, oregano, and olives, stirring to combine.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and add orzo, stirring to mix.
  7. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. Turn off the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the orzo.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
749
Total fat
58g
Total carbohydrates
38g
Total protein
18g
Sodium
936mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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