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Orzo with Chicken and Artichokes

SUBMITTED BY: Senoritapupnstuff PHOTO BY: scotdog98

"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!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 24 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 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
  • 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels.
  2. 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.
  3. Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by Jess514
This was tasty and easy. Way too much orzo though. Cut that in half. This recipe makes more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by SUZUBEE
Wow this was incredible. We just loved the combination of ingredients and will definitely make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by kristincsw
I also had to make alterations, but loved the end result...used 1/2 the orzo, actually used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by SUGARSWOOGIE
I just finished eating this for dinner. It was very good. I only used half the orzo the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by peekaboo
This was a very delightful recipe. We had a difficult time finding ORZO but once we did I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by LEIA129
I loved this recipe because of all the different flavors mixed together. I would definately... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2006 by Allyson D.
Really enjoyed this recipe - the combination of flavors is intense and satisfying. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by abs37
Very tasty with the following changes. I sauteed cubed chicken breast in garlic, salt and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by ETAINL
This was excellent, really good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by scotdog98
Wow this was really good. Had left-over Creole Seasoned grilled chicken, mushrooms, sundried... MORE

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