Ceasar chicken with orzo pasta dish
(from Rene'’s recipe box)
Use frozen beans and corn (z hates cooked carrots)
Source: Betty Crocker so simple cookbook
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Simple Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 tbl vegetable oil
- 4 boneless skillness chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)
- 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup (6 oz) orzo pasta- uncooked
- 1 bag frozen vegetables (1 lb) carrots, green beans etc.
- 3 tbl caesar dressing
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Directions
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In 10 inch skillet, heat oil over medium high heat
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Pound chicken if thick
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Cook chicken 15 min, turning once, till brown (recipe said 10 min, but not enough.)
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Remove chicken and keep warm
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Add broth and water to skill, heat to boiling
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Stir in pasta, heat to boiling
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cook uncovered 8-10 minutes, stirring occassionally till pasta is tender
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Stir in frozen veggys and dressing. Add Chicken
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Sprinkle with pepper
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Heat to boiling, reduce heat.
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Simmer uncovered for 5 min or until veggy are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink in center