Zesty Chicken With Orzo (For Freezer Menus)

• For pre-assembly
• 4 chicken breast halves
• 1 lb frozen mixed vegetables
• 3 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing (I like Wishbone)
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• At time of cooking
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 16 ounces low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

1. Add chicken to a 1 qt freezer bag, vegetables and 3T dressing to a second qt bag, and pasta to a snack size bag. Squeeze out air, seal, and label with a Sharpie marker. Place in freezer.
2. Remove the bags from the freezer and defrost when you are ready to prepare the meal.
3. Heat oil in skillet over med-high. Cook chicken in oil, turning once, for about 10 minutes until brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
4. Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vegetables and dressing.
5. Add chicken; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken juices are no longer pink.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zesty-chicken-with-orzo-for-freezer-menus-258504 (may not work)