Baked Chicken And Garlic Orzo Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chicken And Garlic Orzo

• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
• Dry White Wine
• Orzo Pasta
• Onion
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• Fresh Parsley
• Dried Oregano Leaves
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

How to Make Baked Chicken And Garlic Orzo

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spray a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
3. Heat over high heat until hot.
4. Add 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
5. Brown chicken for 1-2 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Set aside.
6. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add 1/2 cup dry white wine to the skillet.
7. Stir with a flat spatula, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 30 seconds, or until slightly reduced. Set aside.
8. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
9. In the baking pan, combine 1 cup orzo pasta, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, and the wine mixture from the skillet.
10. Stir to combine.
11. Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the orzo mixture.
12. Sprinkle lightly with 1 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper.
13. Bake, uncovered, for 60-70 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the orzo is tender.
14. Remove the chicken from the baking pan and set aside.
15. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the orzo mixture.
16. Place the chicken back on top of the orzo.
17. Serve immediately.