Herbed Chicken Orzo Pasta & Zucchini

By hicksofmarvin

Ingredients

• 1-cup dried orzo
• 4 -skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1-1/4 lb.)
• 1-teaspoon dried basil
• 3-tablespoons olive oil
• 2-medium zucchini, sliced
• 2-tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2-tablespoon snipped fresh dill
• Lemon wedges (optional)
• Snipped fresh dill (optional

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from fitnessfooddiva.com

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain. Cover and keep warm.
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.
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.