CHICKEN PUTTANESCA WITH ORZO

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This richly layered Italian-inspired pasta dish is a famously fast and easy meal to put together on a weeknight.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound orzo
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons capers plus 1 tablespoon brine
4 chicken cutlets (about 1 pound)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain and transfer to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, the brine, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss with chicken.
  • In a large nonstick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate. Add tomatoes and their liquid, olives, and capers to skillet; boil until thickened, 4 minutes. Stir in any juices from chicken and season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with orzo and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

Sagir kabir Bakori
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This dish is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it.


Salim Sports
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Dean “Cheekyhalfling” Palmer
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Md Arfad
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I added some sautéed mushrooms to this dish and it was amazing!


Cara Roberts
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I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I really enjoyed them in this dish.


Micah Jackson
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Mathias Pardon
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I love the way the orzo soaks up the sauce in this dish.


Kh Bcjdvj
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ikram Rana
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Md Nieot
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through and the orzo was al dente.


Ayebare Agnes
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile - you can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Becky Scott
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The briny capers, salty olives, and tangy tomatoes pair perfectly with the tender chicken and orzo.


Melissa Garcia
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This chicken puttanesca with orzo was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the orzo cooked up perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.