Chicken and Broccoli Orzo

Chicken and Broccoli Orzo

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Nutritious dish in under 30 minutes. Looking for more pasta recipes? Look no further.
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Ingredients

8 total
  • 200 g of orzo pasta
  • 1 handful of pine nuts
  • 1 sprinkling of grated parmesan, to serve
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 100 g of broccoli, florets
  • 2 tbsp of green pesto
  • 1 squeeze of lemon, juice

Method

4 steps
  1. Step 1

    Preheat the grill to medium / high heat. Pound 2 chicken breasts to an even thickness, brush with oil and season. Grill for 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

  2. Step 2

    Cook 200g orzo as per packet instructions and steam 100g broccoli florets for 4 minutes, or until just tender.

  3. Step 3

    Mix 2 tbsp pesto through the orzo, along with a handful of pine nuts, the broccoli and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

  4. Step 4

    Slice the chicken breast and lay on a bed of orzo. Serve with grated parmesan.