Creamy Italian Chicken and Orzo Skillet

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A delightful and creamy dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with zucchini, Italian cheese and herb cooking creme, tomatoes, and served over hot orzo pasta. This skillet meal is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 (10 ounce) container Philadelphia Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme
½ cup chopped tomato
2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta

Instructions

    1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the boneless skinless chicken breast pieces and chopped zucchini for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
    2. Add the Philadelphia Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme and chopped tomatoes; continue to cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes.
    3. Serve the creamy chicken and vegetable mixture over hot cooked orzo pasta.
    4. For a variation, you can substitute 2 cups of frozen cut green beans for the zucchini.
    5. Nutrition Information Per 1-1/4 Cup Serving: 410 calories, 13g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 100mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 6g sugars, 34g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 8%DV vitamin C, 10%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.

Jul 20, 2024