Creamy Italian Chicken and Orzo Skillet
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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 138.5 kcal |
| Protein | 24.6 g |
| Fat | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 1.3 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița