Caesar Chicken with Orzo


Caesar salad dressing turns this simple chicken dish into fare fit for an emperor!

Total: 30 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 25 min

Makes 4 servings


Caesar Chicken with Orzo

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, green beans, pearl onions and red peppers
3 tablespoons Caesar dressing or reduced-fat Caesar dressing
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

1.  Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes or until brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
   
2.  Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen vegetables and dressing (cut any large broccoli pieces in half).
   
3.  Add chicken to pasta mixture; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
   
1 Serving:  Calories 375 (Calories from Fat 115); Fat 13g (Saturated 3g); Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 620mg; Potassium 490mg; Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 35g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 42%; Vitamin C 48%; Vitamin D 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 16%; Folic Acid 24%
Diet Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 4 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable