Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo: Juicy Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy one-pan recipe featuring chicken, turkey bacon, and orzo pasta that will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to skillet; sauté until softened.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in cooked chicken, turkey bacon, and cheese. Mix until cheese is melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand.
- You can substitute the orzo with your favorite pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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