Orzo with Chicken and Artichokes Recipe
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Orzo with Chicken and Artichokes

By: Senoritapupnstuff 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (64)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 758 | Total Fat: 23.6g | Cholesterol: 55mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by abs37   view full review
Very tasty with the following changes. I sauteed cubed chicken breast in garlic, salt and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by Jess514   view full review
This was tasty and easy. Way too much orzo though. Cut that in half. This recipe makes more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by SUGARSWOOGIE   view full review
I just finished eating this for dinner. It was very good. I only used half the orzo the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by AnnaVA   view full review
This was my first time ever making orzo and this recipe was GREAT! But, I changed it quite a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2011 by SHELLITO   view full review
Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars are the alterations I made and that it still wasn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by peekaboo   view full review
This was a very delightful recipe. We had a difficult time finding ORZO but once we did I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by BZeeMom   view full review
Waaaaay too much orzo. I did not use red pepper flakes or bacon, and maybe due to that, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by joy-of-jesus-smileymom   view full review
This was very easy and light. We enjoyed the blend of flavors. THIS WAS OUTSTANDING WITH FETA...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Like2Cook   view full review
This is a very yummy and easy quick fix for dinner! I like adding some sun-dried tomatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by SUZUBEE   view full review
Wow this was incredible. We just loved the combination of ingredients and will definitely make...

 

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