Chicken & Pea Pesto Orzo With Chilli Oil 🍗🌿
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Pea Pesto Orzo:
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup basil pesto 🌿
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
For the Chilli Oil:
1/4 cup olive oil
1-2 tsp red pepper flakes 🌶️
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken & Pea Pesto Orzo:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the diced chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
Stir in the frozen peas and cooked chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in the basil pesto and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the Chilli Oil:
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the smoked paprika and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat and let the chilli oil infuse for a few minutes.
Serve:
Spoon the chicken and pea pesto orzo onto plates.
Drizzle with the chilli oil.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Enjoy your delicious meal! 🍽️
Tips:
You can use store-bought pesto or make your own fresh basil pesto for a more vibrant flavor.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the chilli oil to suit your spice preference.
For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
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The wait for the immersion blender was absolutely worth it because 🤤🤤 it’s SO good… I paired it with store bought hawaiian dinner rolls to dip and it’s heavenly ✨✨
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(adding more garlic to the recipe than called for like)
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