Zesty One Pan Chicken & Orzo
This flavorful, one pan chicken and pasta skillet dinner is easy for weeknights using pantry ingredients.
Serves
6
Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper
2-1/2 lbs. bone in, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 medium)
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Del Monte® Zesty Italian Inspired Cut Green Beans, not drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes, not drained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
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Directions
Heat oil in deep, 12-inch skillet or a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add chicken skinless-side-down and cook 5 minutes until golden. Flip chicken and cook 5 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside.
Add orzo to remaining oil in skillet; stir to coat over medium-high heat. Add contents of green bean and tomato cans and 1/2 cup water. Stir and bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 12 to 15 minutes until chicken is done (165°F internal temp.).
Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes for orzo to loosen from bottom of pan. Remove chicken; stir Parmesan and basil into orzo before serving garnished with more basil.