Orzo Puttanesca With Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain and transfer to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, the brine, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss with chicken.
• In a large nonstick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate. Add tomatoes and their liquid, olives, and capers to skillet; boil until thickened, 4 minutes. Stir in any juices from chicken and season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with orzo and sauce.

Steps:

• Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add two pieces of the chicken to the skillet, then lower the heat to medium and cook until they are browned and nearly cooked through, 3 minutes per side, then transfer them to a plate. Repeat with another tablespoon of the oil and the remaining chicken, transferring it to the plate.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and lower the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 for seconds more. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, oregano, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cook until the mixture thickens slightly, 4 minutes.
• Add 2 1/4 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil, then stir in the orzo. Return to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the orzo is nearly cooked, 10 minutes. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan, nestling it into the orzo mixture. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is cooked al dente and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Serve the orzo topped with the chicken, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
• The chicken and orzo will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• SERVING SIZE: 1 1/4 cups pasta and sauce and 1 piece chicken
• PER SERVING: Calories 540; Total Fat 18 g (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 9 g, Poly Fat 2 g); Protein 43 g; Carb 52 g; Fiber 6 g; Cholesterol 110 mg; Sodium 680 mg; Total Sugar 15 g (Added Sugar 0 g)
• EXCELLENT SOURCE OF: fiber, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, pantothenic acid, phosphorous, potassium, protein, riboflavin, selenium, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K
• GOOD SOURCE OF: calcium, copper, folate, zinc

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Steps:

• in a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium high heat.
• sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• add chicken to skillet and cook until brown on both sides.
• remove from skillet and keep warm.
• with the same skillet, add onions, olives, capers, oregano, pepper flakes and cook until onions are translucent.
• add the wine or broth, stir in the can of tomatoes
• return chicken to skillet.
• reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink.
• serve on top of your favorite pasta.
• garnish with parsley.

Steps:

• Begin by heating the oil in the frying pan until it's very hot.
• Wipe the chicken breasts with paper towel, then season them with salt and pepper.
• Saute them in the hot oil over a medium heat until they are a rich golden colour n both sides.
• This will take 5 or 6 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a plate and add the garlic and chilli to the pan and fry these briefly for about 30 seconds.
• After that, add the tomatoes, tomato puree, olives, capers, chopped basil and some seasoning.
• Stir everything well, bringing it up to a gentle simmer, then return the chicken breasts to the pan, skin side up, pushing them well down into the sauce and basting a little over the top.
• Simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, uncovered, until the chicken has cooked and the sauce has reduced and thickened.
• About 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time, put a large pan of salted water on to heat and bring it up to the boil.
• Then boil the tagliatelle according to the package directions.
• After that, quickly drain and serve with the chicken, sauce spooned over, tagliatelle on the side.
• Garnish with the fresh sprigs of basil and enjoy!

Steps:

• Pat chicken thighs dry and season well with salt and pepper. In a deep-sided 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook undisturbed until nicely browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side of the chicken thighs, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Pour off and discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan and return the pan to medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, anchovies and red-pepper flakes, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden and the anchovies have dissolved, about 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and stir until dissolved, then stir in the tomatoes and their juices, scraping up any brown bits that have collected at the bottom of the pan. Stir in the olives and capers, then add the chicken back to the skillet along with any juices that have accumulated. Simmer until the flavors meld and the chicken cooks through, 15 to 20 minutes, adding a tablespoon or so of water if the sauce begins to look dry.
• Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. Scatter with parsley and oregano, if using. Divide chicken among plates or bowls, spooning additional sauce over top.

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir to combine. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes. Quick-release pressure., Add orzo. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 4 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Let stand 8-10 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels.
• Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat to medium high, pour in white wine; cook about 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into chicken mixture.
• Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta.