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25) Italian Herb Chicken Tenders with Orzo

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium. Cook tenders 3-4 min per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
  3. Add orzo to the skillet and toast 1 minute. Pour in broth, bring to boil, then simmer 8-9 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and lemon juice. Slice tenders and fold into orzo.
  5. Taste and add a pinch more salt if needed. Kid-tested: mine asked for seconds.