September 18 - Lunch - Chicken Orzo w/Broccoli & Pine Nuts

Ok, so I didn't actually get to make this, but I wanted to post the recipe because it just sounds sooooo good! And, I WILL make it one day this wek.


Chicken Orzo w/Broccoli & Pine Nuts
2 (14-oz) cans vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shredded carrot
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups orzo
1 (16-oz) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed & patted dry
1/4 cup half & half
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 cup shredded or cubed chicken breast

Bring the broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat and keep at a simmer.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the orzo and cook, stirring, until it is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of the broth mixture and stir until it is absorbed. Continue to add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until it is absorbed before adding more. Cook until the orzo is tender but slightly firm, adding the broccoli & chicken with the last addition of broth. Remove from the heat and stir in the half & half, Parmesan, and pine nuts.

Enjoy!

Love,

Sarah