From Tuscany to Piedmont, chicken livers, known as fegatini, are enjoyed throughout Italy and are often prepared using aromatic herbs, rich sauces, and hearty grains. One classic Italian dish that showcases this versatile ingredient is "Chicken Livers with Orzo" or "Fegatini con Orzo," a comforting and flavorful meal that combines tender chicken livers with a flavorful sauce, succulent orzo pasta, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef looking to expand your culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the steps to create an authentic Italian-style chicken livers with orzo dish that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Italy with every bite.
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ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN LIVERS WITH ORZO
Make and share this Italian Style Chicken Livers With Orzo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by papergoddess
Categories Beef Organ Meats
Time 25m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
- Add chicken livers in a single layer and saute until firm, about 10 minutes, turning once.
- Add wine and seasonings.
- Cover and simmer on LOW heat about 5-10 minutes, or until livers are no longer pink inside.
- Uncover and continue to simmer until wine is reduced by half.
- Toss with pasta, warm through, and serve immediately with parmesan cheese if desired.
- (NOTE) This recipe just evolved, and I usually do not measure, so proportions are approximate.
- Add more or less wine if desired, and if it seems like too much pasta, then don't add it all.
- I'd taste it first before you add the cheese.
- You might like it without.
ITALIAN INN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS
This is a very simple recipe with a "secret" ingredient, but one of the all-time favorite appetizers at the Inn. From the Italian Inn Cookbook
Provided by TxGriffLover
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Take the chicken livers you are preparing and dredge them in sifted salt, pepper, and flour. Shake off excess. Slice yellow onion in rings and add livers and onion slices to cast iron skillet. Fry until nicely browned and crisp. Then add Worcestershire sauce.
- This was the "secret" ingredient that set them apart from ordinary fried chicken livers. Fry them in olive oil, and be sure the oil and skillet are VERY hot before adding the livers and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.7, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 391.2, Sodium 166.2, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 22.8
CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS, VENETIAN STYLE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the raisins and vinegar together and set aside.
- Trim the livers of any membranes or connective tissue. Cut the pairs in half, making all the pieces as uniform as possible. Pat the livers dry on paper towels.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add onions and saute slowly, over low heat, until golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl, draining as much of the oil as possible into skillet.
- Increase the heat to high, add the livers and cook them very quickly, moving them around in the oil, for three to five minutes until they begin to brown but are still pink inside. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with sage and wine and the raisins and vinegar. Reduce heat to low, return onions to pan, mix them in to reheat. Serve liver and onions moistened with the pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO
Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here's a bonus: Leftovers reheat really well! -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken, pasta and vegetables are tender, adding orzo during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
ITALIAN CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND ORZO
Light, quick and tasty are my kind of recipes. There's a nice blend of Italian seasoning and a hint of heat from the crushed red pepper. If you like it milder, use less or if you like to say, "bring on the heat," use more.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, brown the sausages in 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic and wine; cook 1 minute longer, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, capers, oregano, basil, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in orzo and sausage; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARLIC CHICKEN WITH ORZO NOODLES
This is a simple recipe with a spicy kick for garlic lovers. It is my combination of a much loved linguine and clam sauce dish and a recent introduction to orzo pasta. I have several variations for this recipe. Add more red pepper for extra spice. Substitute the chicken for clams or shrimp. Substitute the spinach leaves for diced tomatoes. I've also added spices such as basil, rosemary and oregano bringing a distinct Italian flavor to the dish.
Provided by VBRAUER671
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 164.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
ORZO WITH CHICKEN AND FRESH HERBS
This Italian pasta salad makes a terrific lunch or supper for four...on the table in 25 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
- In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and herbs. Add chicken, cheese and cooked pasta; toss until evenly coated. To serve, spoon 1 1/4 cups salad onto each lettuce leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN & ORZO SKILLET
Everything they like in a skillet pasta toss-chicken, veggies and a creamy sauce-and ready to eat in 20 minutes. That's a win all around!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese spread, milk and seasonings until blended.
- Cook chicken and zucchini in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese mixture and tomatoes; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
- Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 32 g
Tips:
- To enhance the flavor of the chicken livers, soak them in milk for 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any bitterness and make them more tender.
- Use a combination of butter and olive oil to cook the chicken livers. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan and will also add flavor.
- Cook the chicken livers over medium heat until they are browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Do not overcook them, or they will become tough.
- Add the onions and garlic to the pan with the chicken livers and cook until the onions are softened and translucent.
- Add the white wine to the pan and deglaze it by scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. This will add flavor to the sauce.
- Add the chicken broth, orzo, and peas to the pan and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the orzo is cooked through.
- Season the dish with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- Garnish the dish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Italian-style chicken livers with orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken livers are tender and flavorful, and the orzo and peas add a hearty and filling element to the dish. The sauce is flavorful and creamy, and the Parmesan cheese and parsley add a nice finishing touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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