Creamy Pesto Chicken Orzo
One pan, creamy and comforting.
ChickenHigh ProteinItalianOne PanFamily Friendly
4
Serves
5m
Prep
20m
Cook
505
Kcal
42g
Protein
47g
Carbs
13g
Fat
£2.63
Per portion
Add to the shop 5 items · approx £10.52
- Chicken breast600 g
- Orzo320 g
- Light cream cheese160 g
- Frozen peas200 g
- Green pesto4 tbsp
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- Water or chicken stock900 ml
- Olive oil2 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper½ tsp
Kit you'll needHob · Large pan
Method
- Dice the chicken and cook in a pan until golden.
- Stir in the orzo and the water or stock.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the peas for the final few minutes.
- Stir through the pesto and cream cheese until creamy.
- Serve straight away.
Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon for a fresher finish.
