Chicken and Broccoli Orzo
By not-recognized
Published on 13 April 2022
Nutritious dish in under 30 minutes. Looking for more pasta recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
25 minsTotal time
2Servings
5 minsPrep time
20 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 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
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.Step 2
Cook 200g orzo as per packet instructions and steam 100g broccoli florets for 4 minutes, or until just tender.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.Step 4
Slice the chicken breast and lay on a bed of orzo. Serve with grated parmesan.