Dinner for 6

Creamy Chicken Orzo

Name: Creamy Chicken Orzo
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 2 ribs celery; 2 large carrots; 4 cloves garlic; 8 cups chicken stock; 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 lb orzo; 1 tbsp minced flat leaf parsley; 1 tsp sea salt (optional); 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

This one-pot meal cooks orzo with chicken, vegetables, herbs, and stock until tender and creamy.

Typical price

$7.13for 4 servings

$1.78 per serving$7.13 for 4

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50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
Celery$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.43Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	66 oz	$4.65Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	0.8 lb	$2.73Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.69

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion
2 ribs celery
2 large carrots
4 cloves garlic
8 cups chicken stock
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 lb orzo
1 tbsp minced flat leaf parsley
1 tsp sea salt (optional)
1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Cook the onion, celery, and carrots for 8 minutes, then stir in the garlic for 1 minute.
Add the chicken stock, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then bring it to a boil.
Stir in the orzo and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring often.
Add the shredded chicken and cook for 8 minutes until the orzo is tender and the mixture thickens.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Stir in the parsley and rest the dish for 5 minutes before serving.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

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