Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight
An easy and delicious one pan meal featuring Monterey chicken and orzo, topped with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Push bacon to side of the skillet, add chicken breasts, and sear until golden brown.
- Add orzo and chicken broth to the skillet, stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, cooking until orzo is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- In the final moments, sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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