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Creamy Orzo & Chicken

Name: Creamy Orzo & Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings, 1/4 recipe (310 g) each
Ingredients: 1/4 cup <i>Kraft</i> Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscan Italian Dressing , divided; 1 small onion , chopped; 2 cloves garlic , minced; 2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup orzo pasta , uncooked; 8 boneless skinless chicken thigh s (1 lb./450 g); 1/2 lb. (225 g) fresh asparagus spears , cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 cup <i>Touch of Philadelphia</i> Shredded Creamy Herb & Garlic Cheese , divided

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30
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Total Time

30
min.

Servings

4 servings, 1/4 recipe (310 g) each

Pan-seared chicken thighs served with creamy orzo pasta, asparagus and herb & garlic cheese.

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1/4 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscan Italian Dressing, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb./450 g)
1/2 lb. (225 g) fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 cup Touch of Philadelphia Shredded Creamy Herb & Garlic Cheese, divided

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Heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat with dressing. Cook 12 min., turning after 6 min.
Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in medium skillet. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in broth; bring to boil. Add orzo; stir. Simmer covered on medium-low heat 7 min. Add asparagus; cook on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until broth is absorbed and asparagus is crisp-tender. Add 1/2 cup cheese; cook and stir until melted.
Top chicken with remaining cheese; cover. Cook 3 min. or until chicken is done (170ºF) and cheese is melted. Serve over orzo mixture.

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If you have leftover cooked chicken, you can substitute that for the uncooked chicken. Just prepare recipe as directed, omitting the 2 Tbsp. dressing used to cook the chicken and increasing the final cooking time until chicken is heated through.

Servings

4 servings, 1/4 recipe (310 g) each

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 4 servings, 1/4 recipe (310 g) each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	450

% Daily Value
Total fat	16g
Saturated fat	6g
Cholesterol	100mg
Sodium	670mg
Carbohydrate	42g
Dietary fibre	3g
Sugars	5g
Protein	36g

Vitamin A	15 %DV
Vitamin C	15 %DV
Calcium	20 %DV
Iron	30 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

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