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Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

CChicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

Sun-dried tomatoes and Romano cheese pack a flavorful punch along with the tantalizing aroma of fresh marjoram in this rustic Italian-inspired dish. Serve with sauteed fresh spinach or steamed broccolini.


Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings







Ingredients

       8 ounces  orzo, preferably whole-wheat

       1 cup  water

       1/2 cup  chopped sun-dried tomatoes, (not oil-packed), divided

       1   plum tomato, diced

       1 clove  garlic, peeled

       3 teaspoons  chopped fresh marjoram, divided

       1 tablespoon  red-wine vinegar

       2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oil, divided

       4   boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed (1-1 1/4 pounds)

       1/4 teaspoon  salt

       1/4 teaspoon  freshly ground pepper

       1 9-ounce package  frozen artichoke hearts, thawed

       1/2 cup  finely shredded Romano cheese, divided

Directions

1. Cook orzo in a large saucepan of boiling water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse.

2. Meanwhile, place 1 cup water, 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, plum tomato, garlic, 2 teaspoons marjoram, vinegar and 2 teaspoons oil in a blender. Blend until just a few chunks remain.

3. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning, until golden outside and no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.

4. Pour the tomato sauce into the pan and bring to a boil. Measure out 1/2 cup sauce to a small bowl. Add the remaining 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes to the pan along with the orzo, artichoke hearts and 6 tablespoons cheese. Cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide among 4 plates.

5. Slice the chicken. Top each portion of pasta with sliced chicken, 2 tablespoons of the reserved tomato sauce and a sprinkling of the remaining cheese and marjoram.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 457, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 372 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 36 g, Potassium 546 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 15%, Iron 25%. Exchanges: Starch 3,Vegetable 1,Lean Meat 3,Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

**Recipe from eatingwell.com

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