Dinner for 4

One Pot Chicken Orzo

Name: One Pot Chicken Orzo
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp italian herb mix; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp salt + black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 x 110 - 120g/4oz chicken breasts; 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 clove garlic; 1 red capsicum / bell pepper; 1 1/2 cups risoni / orzo pasta; 400 g / 14 oz can crushed tomato; 3 cups chicken stock / broth; 1 tsp italian herb mix; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional); salt and pepper; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1 cup basil leaves

Chicken breasts, peppers, tomatoes, and orzo cook in one pot, then finish with basil and optional Parmesan.

Typical price

$13.54for 4 servings

$3.39 per serving$13.54 for 4

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35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Family Dinners One-pot

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	5.25 oz	$0.53Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	14 oz	$1.13Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.74Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.54

Pantry staples you likely have

Wine, beer and spiritsOlive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp italian herb mix
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt + black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
4 x 110 - 120g/4oz chicken breasts
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 red capsicum / bell pepper
1 1/2 cups risoni / orzo pasta
400 g / 14 oz can crushed tomato
3 cups chicken stock / broth
1 tsp italian herb mix
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1 cup basil leaves

Steps

Whisk the vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, mustard, Italian herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then coat the chicken and rest it for 5 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken to a plate, then cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the pot for 4 minutes.
Stir in the orzo, crushed tomatoes, stock, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes, then simmer uncovered for 13 minutes.
Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
Stir in the basil and Parmesan, then season with salt and pepper.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less 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