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Title: Chicken and Veggie Orzo
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on June 22, 2014, 10:58:48 AM
From Spring 2014 Living Well with Diabetes pg 3

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes (optional)
1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup water
3/4 cup orzo
1 tsp Italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS

1. Warm oil in nonstick skillet over low heat.  Cook chicken 6 minutes, or until done.

2.  Stir in tomatoes (if using), vegetables, water, orzo, and seasoning.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cover.  Simmer 20 minutes, or until orzo is tender.

3.  Divide among 4 plates and serve.

Servings: 4

Per serving: 352 calories, 5.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 31 g protein, 43 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 30 mg sodium.
Title: Re: Chicken and Veggie Orzo
Post by: Saber 4 on June 22, 2014, 11:35:41 AM
Quick and easy regardless of ones diabetic status. :)
Title: Re: Chicken and Veggie Orzo
Post by: hikerman on June 22, 2014, 01:39:07 PM
Quote from: Las Vegan Cajun on June 22, 2014, 10:58:48 AM
From Spring 2014 Living Well with Diabetes pg 3

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes (optional)
1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup water
3/4 cup orzo
1 tsp Italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS

1. Warm oil in nonstick skillet over low heat.  Cook chicken 6 minutes, or until done.

2.  Stir in tomatoes (if using), vegetables, water, orzo, and seasoning.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cover.  Simmer 20 minutes, or until orzo is tender.

3.  Divide among 4 plates and serve.

Servings: 4

Per serving: 352 calories, 5.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 31 g protein, 43 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 30 mg sodium.

Sounds good buddy! Bookmarked will have to try!
Last night we went with another couple to our favorite Mexican restaurant, Mariachi's and had a great meal along with many Pacifico beers, after dinner me and my buddy had "maybe" too many tequillas!  :o My new favorite brand. Smoothest I may have ever had! Your post reminded me of it....Corzo!
If you like tequilla, try it!
Title: Re: Chicken and Veggie Orzo
Post by: spuds on June 22, 2014, 01:49:57 PM
Sounds like a keeper,thanks!
Title: Re: Chicken and Veggie Orzo
Post by: drholly on June 22, 2014, 08:08:58 PM
Great recipe, LVC. The neat thing is you can change it with different spices, keep it right but have a variety of "flavors." Thanks!
Title: Re: Chicken and Veggie Orzo
Post by: muebe on June 22, 2014, 08:26:19 PM
Sounds good and healthy!