One Pot Chicken, Vegetable & Parmesan Orzo (Risoni)
Creamy parmesan orzo with juicy chicken and hidden vegetables, ready in 15 minutes and tastes just like risotto.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ onion, diced
- 250g (8oz) chicken thigh or breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2.5 cups frozen diced vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, peppers)
- 1.5 cups risoni, uncooked
- 1.5 tbsp flour
- 2.25 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ¾ cup parmesan, finely grated
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Additional parmesan and parsley for garnish
Original recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/one-pot-chicken-vegetable-parmesan-orzo-risoni/
Method
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Heat oil in large deep pan over high heat.
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Add garlic and onion; cook 1 minute. Add chicken; sear 2 minutes.
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Add frozen vegetables and flour; stir until incorporated.
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Add risoni, stock, and milk; stir well.
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Simmer uncovered 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until risoni is nearly tender.
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Add parmesan, spinach, salt, and pepper; stir until spinach wilts.
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Serve immediately garnished with parsley and additional parmesan.