Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight
Delicious and easy-to-make Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo with a turkey bacon twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, and seasonings; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in cheese and chopped bacon; serve hot.
Notes
- For additional flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite sauce before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken, One Pan Orzo, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon