Butternut Squash Orzo

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1 roasted chicken (I put a (hormone/antibiotic free of course) chicken* in the crock pot in the morning with a lemon, an onion, a few cloves of garlic, and some s&p and let it cook until it falls apart.)
• 1/2 butternut squash
• 1/2 small onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• salt and pepper and thyme
• 1/2 c-3/4c chicken broth
• 1 cup orzo, fully cooked according to package directions
• 3 strips of bacon (I am not a bacon lover so this was just the right amount for me....if you love bacon, add a few more:)
• 1/3 c grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

-Halve and clean squash
-Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme and s&p
place squash (cut side up), onion, and garlic cloves on a lined baking sheet and roast at 425 until veggies are fork tender, about 30 minutes (onion and garlic will need to be removed before squash)
-Add all veggies to a food processor, along with 1/2c chicken broth and puree.
-Add a bit more broth if necessary. Salt and pepper to taste.
-Combine cooked orzo, chicken, crumbled bacon, and butternut sauce.
Top with parmesan.

Serve with crusty bread and a simple salad.