Moroccan Chicken and Orzo
(from mpicchu’s recipe box)
327 calories per 1 cup serving
Source: RecipeThing user aloogobi
Ingredients
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
- 1 cup orzo, uncooked
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl, add chicken and toss to coat.
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Add oil to large skillet, cook onion on medium heat until tender.
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Add chicken mixture to pan, cook until chicken is browned, stirring frequently.
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Add broth and raisins, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Cook orzo according to package directions, and drain.
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Add orzo to skillet, mix everything together and heat.
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Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.