Herbed Chicken Orzo Pasta and Zucchini

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried orzo
• 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 medium zucchini sliced
• 2-tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2-tablespoon snipped fresh dill
• Lemon wedges (optional)
• Snipped fresh dill (optional

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain. Cover and keep warm.
2.Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with the basil; season with salt and ground black pepper. In large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add chicken and cook 12 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Remove from skillet. Add zucchini to skillet; cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
3.In bowl whisk together vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill. Add orzo and zucchini toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken over orzo, zucchini mixture and fresh lemon wedges; sprinkle with dill. Serves 4.