Zesty Chicken & Orzo Skillet

By carol gorman

What's cooking?! Try this delicious zesty chicken and orzo with artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes prepared super fast in a skillet.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
• 1 pound (4 small) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (450g)
• 1 can (14-ounces) artichoke hearts, drained (398mL)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until evenly browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.

Add remaining dressing and all remaining ingredients except basil to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.

Top with chicken; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), gently stirring pasta mixture after 5 min. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.

Sprinkle with basil.