Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo: Easy Dinner with Turkey Bacon
This Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo is a delicious and easy dinner that combines savory chicken and turkey bacon with comforting orzo pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Add the broccoli florets and cover, letting it simmer until the orzo is cooked.
- Once done, stir in the shredded cheese and crumble the crispy turkey bacon on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use smoked turkey bacon.
- Feel free to substitute the broccoli with spinach or mixed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo, easy dinner, turkey bacon