Cheesy Chicken & Chorizo Orzo by @veryhungrygreek
2 servings
๐
200 g
Chicken breast
๐ฅ
75 g
Chorizo
๐ง
70 g
Onion
๐ฟ
5 ml
Mixed herbs
๐ถ๏ธ
5 ml
Paprika
๐ง
2.5 ml
Garlic granules
๐ง
1.5 g
Salt
โซ
0.5 g
Black pepper
๐
100 g
Orzo
๐ฒ
400 ml
Chicken stock
๐ง
40 g
Reduced-fat cheddar
๐ง
10 g
Parmesan
๐ฟ
5 g
Fresh basil
Dice
chicken breast
onion
Dice 200 g chicken breast and finely dice the onion, if not already prepared.
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.
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.
- Step

chorizo
Remove the crisp chorizo from the pan. Leave the rendered chorizo oil in the pan.
Add
onion
Chorizo
Add the diced onion to the chorizo oil. Fry for 3 minutes until softened.
Add
chicken breast
Add the seasoned chicken to the pan. Fry for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned and cooked through.
Stir
dried orzo
chicken stock
Chicken breast
Stir 100 g dried orzo into the chicken and onion. Pour in 400 ml chicken stock.
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.
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.
Divide
chorizo
fresh basil
Orzo
Divide the cheesy orzo between 2 bowls. Top with the crisp chorizo and torn fresh basil.
Grate
Parmesan
Grate or sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp Parmesan over both servings. Serve immediately.
Cheesy Chicken & Chorizo Orzo by @veryhungrygreek
2 servings
๐
200 g
Chicken breast
๐ฅ
75 g
Chorizo
๐ง
70 g
Onion
๐ฟ
5 ml
Mixed herbs
๐ถ๏ธ
5 ml
Paprika
๐ง
2.5 ml
Garlic granules
๐ง
1.5 g
Salt
โซ
0.5 g
Black pepper
๐
100 g
Orzo
๐ฒ
400 ml
Chicken stock
๐ง
40 g
Reduced-fat cheddar
๐ง
10 g
Parmesan
๐ฟ
5 g
Fresh basil
Preparation Steps
Step 1/11
Dice 200 g chicken breast and finely dice the onion, if not already prepared.
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.
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.
Step 4/11
Remove the crisp chorizo from the pan. Leave the rendered chorizo oil in the pan.
Step 5/11
Add the diced onion to the chorizo oil. Fry for 3 minutes until softened.
Step 6/11
Add the seasoned chicken to the pan. Fry for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned and cooked through.
Step 7/11
Stir 100 g dried orzo into the chicken and onion. Pour in 400 ml chicken stock.
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.
Step 9/11
Stir in 40 g reduced-fat cheddar and 1 tbsp Parmesan. Mix until the cheese melts and the orzo becomes creamy.
Step 10/11
Divide the cheesy orzo between 2 bowls. Top with the crisp chorizo and torn fresh basil.
Step 11/11
Grate or sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp Parmesan over both servings. Serve immediately.
Composition
Ingredients
Types
Ingredients
Notes
Allergens
Dietetics
Dietary regimen
Calories
504 kcal
Macro nutrients
Nutritional Information
Minerals
Vitamins
Preparation
Time Information
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Overall
30 minutes
Difficulty
Level
Medium (2/4)
Steps
11 steps
Equipments
Utensils
Appliances
Type
Type
Type Of Dish
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Source
Platform
Original Creator
@veryhungrygreek
Origin
Cuisine
Italian, Spanish, British
Geographic
United Kingdom, Europe
Various
Aspect
Texture
Flavors
Other
Price
Medium
Recommended Preservation
fridge
Preservation Infos