ORZO WITH CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES

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Orzo with Artichokes, Balsamic vinegar and Chicken -- as easy as A-B-C! Pancetta, spinach, and toasted pine nuts also play tasty parts in this pasta dish! This is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken (or turkey) meat!

Provided by Senoritapupnstuff

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
½ medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine
1 ½ cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts (water-packed), quartered
5 ounces baby spinach
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
⅛ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat to medium high, pour in white wine; cook about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into chicken mixture.
  • Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758 calories, Carbohydrate 96.6 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 678.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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Kowsar J
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I would probably make some changes next time.


SALAH ALJAPAL
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Overall, it was a good dish.


polok khan
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It was much better.


Dipeenbabu Tharu
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I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning.


Shaggy N Scooby Hardcore Gaming
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This dish was a little bland for my taste.


Newbie Fine
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I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Josef Szabo
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The orzo was cooked perfectly.


Axm Jenny
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The artichokes added a nice briny flavor.


Amanda Beaudoin
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The chicken was tender and juicy.


Romana Shah
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The flavors were delicious.


Johnnae Davis
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This dish was a hit with my family!


Conqueror x pro
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I will definitely be making this again.


Matthew Blessing
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Easy to make and very tasty!


Felix Kasekwa
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and artichokes were cooked perfectly and the orzo was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ahmed Muddasir
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, and it was much better. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would probably make some changes next time.


UCHE BLESSING
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Anishma Lama
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the skillet. The artichokes added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Capt saqlain
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I made this recipe last night and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, the artichokes added a nice briny flavor, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Antoinette Mgiba
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This orzo with chicken and artichokes was a hit with my family! The flavors were delicious and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.