Cheesy Chicken & Chorizo Orzo by @veryhungrygreek

30 min

2 servings

๐Ÿ—

200 g

Chicken breast

๐Ÿฅ“

75 g

Chorizo

๐Ÿง…

70 g

Onion

๐ŸŒฟ

5 ml

Mixed herbs

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

5 ml

Paprika

๐Ÿง„

2.5 ml

Garlic granules

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.5 g

Black pepper

๐Ÿ

100 g

Orzo

๐Ÿฒ

400 ml

Chicken stock

๐Ÿง€

40 g

Reduced-fat cheddar

๐Ÿง€

10 g

Parmesan

๐ŸŒฟ

5 g

Fresh basil

  1. Dice
    • chicken breast
    • onion

    Dice 200 g chicken breast and finely dice the onion, if not already prepared.

  2. Season
    • chicken breast
    • mixed herbs
    • paprika

    Season the 200 g chicken breast with 1 tsp mixed herbs, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Heat
    • chorizo

    Heat a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry 75 g chorizo for 3 minutes until crisp and its oil has rendered.

  4. Step
    • chorizo

    Remove the crisp chorizo from the pan. Leave the rendered chorizo oil in the pan.

  5. Add
    • onion
    • Chorizo

    Add the diced onion to the chorizo oil. Fry for 3 minutes until softened.

  6. Add
    • chicken breast

    Add the seasoned chicken to the pan. Fry for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned and cooked through.

  7. Stir
    • dried orzo
    • chicken stock
    • Chicken breast

    Stir 100 g dried orzo into the chicken and onion. Pour in 400 ml chicken stock.

  8. Simmer
    • dried orzo
    • chicken stock

    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook over low-medium heat for about 20 minutes until the orzo is tender and the stock is absorbed.

  9. Stir
    • reduced-fat cheddar
    • Parmesan
    • Orzo

    Stir in 40 g reduced-fat cheddar and 1 tbsp Parmesan. Mix until the cheese melts and the orzo becomes creamy.

  10. Divide
    • chorizo
    • fresh basil
    • Orzo

    Divide the cheesy orzo between 2 bowls. Top with the crisp chorizo and torn fresh basil.

  11. Grate
    • Parmesan

    Grate or sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp Parmesan over both servings. Serve immediately.

Cheesy Chicken & Chorizo Orzo by @veryhungrygreek

30 min

2 servings

๐Ÿ—

200 g

Chicken breast

๐Ÿฅ“

75 g

Chorizo

๐Ÿง…

70 g

Onion

๐ŸŒฟ

5 ml

Mixed herbs

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

5 ml

Paprika

๐Ÿง„

2.5 ml

Garlic granules

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.5 g

Black pepper

๐Ÿ

100 g

Orzo

๐Ÿฒ

400 ml

Chicken stock

๐Ÿง€

40 g

Reduced-fat cheddar

๐Ÿง€

10 g

Parmesan

๐ŸŒฟ

5 g

Fresh basil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Dice 200 g chicken breast and finely dice the onion, if not already prepared.

    ๐Ÿ—chicken breast
    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  2. Step 2/11

    Season the 200 g chicken breast with 1 tsp mixed herbs, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

    ๐Ÿ—chicken breast
    ๐ŸŒฟmixed herbs
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธpaprika
    ๐Ÿง„garlic powder
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  3. Step 3/11

    Heat a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry 75 g chorizo for 3 minutes until crisp and its oil has rendered.

    ๐Ÿฅ“chorizo
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  4. Step 4/11

    Remove the crisp chorizo from the pan. Leave the rendered chorizo oil in the pan.

    ๐Ÿฅ“chorizo
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  5. Step 5/11

    Add the diced onion to the chorizo oil. Fry for 3 minutes until softened.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  6. Step 6/11

    Add the seasoned chicken to the pan. Fry for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned and cooked through.

    ๐Ÿ—chicken breast
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  7. Step 7/11

    Stir 100 g dried orzo into the chicken and onion. Pour in 400 ml chicken stock.

    ๐Ÿdried orzo
    ๐Ÿฒchicken stock
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ›measuring jug
  8. Step 8/11

    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook over low-medium heat for about 20 minutes until the orzo is tender and the stock is absorbed.

    ๐Ÿdried orzo
    ๐Ÿฒchicken stock
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  9. Step 9/11

    Stir in 40 g reduced-fat cheddar and 1 tbsp Parmesan. Mix until the cheese melts and the orzo becomes creamy.

    ๐Ÿง€reduced-fat cheddar
    ๐Ÿง€Parmesan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  10. Step 10/11

    Divide the cheesy orzo between 2 bowls. Top with the crisp chorizo and torn fresh basil.

    ๐Ÿฅ“chorizo
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh basil
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  11. Step 11/11

    Grate or sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp Parmesan over both servings. Serve immediately.

    ๐Ÿง€Parmesan
    ๐Ÿง€grater

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Processed Meat, Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Seasonings, Stock, Dairy, Cheese

Ingredients

Chicken breast, Chorizo, Onion, Mixed herbs, Paprika, Garlic granules, Salt, Black pepper, Orzo, Chicken stock, Reduced-fat cheddar, Parmesan, Fresh basil

Notes

Chicken breast (diced), Chorizo (diced), Onion (small, finely diced), Garlic granules (or powder), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Orzo (dried), Chicken stock (fresh), Reduced-fat cheddar (grated), Fresh basil (torn, for garnish)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

504 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 53g, Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 41g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 4g, Saturated fat: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 650mg, Sodium: 950mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 120ยตg, Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin B6: 0.8mg, Vitamin B12: 0.9ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, grater, measuring spoons, measuring jug, tongs

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Meal prep, Casual dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@veryhungrygreek

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Spanish, British

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Crispy, Cheesy, Al dente

Flavors

Savory, Smoky, Cheesy, Herby, Garlicky, Mildly spicy, Salty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Do not leave out for longer than 2 hours,Cool promptly after serving), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot,Add a splash of stock or water when reheating if dry), freezer : 2 months (Cool completely before freezing,Store in freezer-safe airtight portions,Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating)