Hidden Veggie Creamy Chicken Orzo
Puréed zucchini, green onions & fresh garlic are cooked into a creamy, flavorful sauce with tender garlic & herb chicken. The best kind of kid-approved comfort food. Dairy-free. Egg-free. Nut-free. Delicious & satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights as it’s ready in 30 minutes. Terrific as leftovers too.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 lb2 lb2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Primal Palate Garlic & Herb Seasoning, Divided use
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Orzo Pasta, Cooked according to package instructions for al dente (make sure to salt pasta cooking water); *reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water for sauce*
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Zucchini, Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Green Onion (Scallion), Cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves4 cloves4 cloves Garlic, Preferably larger cloves
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Plant Based Butter, To accommodate dairy allergy (or your choice of butter)
- 6 Tbsp6 Tbsp6 Tbsp Plain Vegan Cream Cheese, To accommodate dairy allergy (or your choice of plain cream cheese)
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Heat olive oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken to skillet in single layer; sprinkle 1 Tsp garlic & herb seasoning over chicken. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes before turning over. Sprinkle remaining 1 Tsp seasoning over chicken; continue cooking 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta while chicken is cooking & add zucchini, green onions & garlic to food processor; chop until finely puréed.
- Add puréed vegetables to skillet with chicken; stir to combine.
- Stir in butter until melted, followed by cream cheese. Stir until combined into a creamy sauce. Stir in salt & lemon juice. Pour in 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water; stir. Add cooked orzo pasta; stir to fully coat in sauce.
- Spoon into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges (optional). Serves 6-8.
Notes
To make gluten-free, substitute gluten-free orzo pasta or other small gf pasta. Store in fridge in airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheats well in microwave. Perfect as leftovers. Ready in 30 minutes. Dairy-free. Egg-free. Nut-Free.
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