Zesty Chicken and Orzo Skillet

By sheilaolim

Ready for a new weeknight favorite? How about zesty chicken and orzo with artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes cooked lightning fast in a skillet?

Ingredients

• 4 4
• small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
• 1/2 1/2
• cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
• 1 1
• pkg. (10 oz.) frozen artichoke hearts
• 1 1
• cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 1
• cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1-1/2 1-1/2
• cups water
• 2 2
• Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Details

Adapted from kraftrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

COOK chicken in 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until each is browned on both sides. Remove from skillet; set aside.

ADD remaining dressing and all remaining ingredients except basil to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil on medium heat.

TOP with chicken; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 9 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), stirring after 5 min.

REMOVE from heat; let stand 5 min. Top with basil.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Variation
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces before cooking.