Chicken and Herbs with Carrot Risotto

By mrslopes

Ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 oz. orso
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp. salt plus additional to taste
• 1 Tbs. minced fresh thyme
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper plus additional to taste
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb.) cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick chunks
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 2 tbs. minced fresh Italian parsley

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Finely chop garlic in a food processor. Add carrots and pulse into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Heat 1 Tbs. olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the carrot mixture and stir to blend. Pour in 2 3/4 cups broth and 1/4 tsp. salt and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until orzo is tender and broth is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, season chicken pieces with thyme, coriander and a pinch each salt and black pepper. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until browned, about 2 minutes a side. Remove chicken to a plate and top with parsley. Add wine and remaining broth to skillet and boil until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 1 minute.
4. Season orzo with salt and black pepper to taste. Spoon pan juices over chicken; serve with orzo.