Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo Chicken
- 1/4 cup fat free greek yogurt plain, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- ground black pepper
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 pound whole wheat orzo 1/2 box
- 1 cup petite peas frozen, thawed and patted dry
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese finely, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons basil chopped, or tarragon
- Whisk together the yogurt, 2 teaspoons of the oil, garlic, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to medium heat. Cube and saute the chicken breast using the steaming method. Add 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a cutting board at let stand for at least 5 minutes.
- Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook according to package directions for al dente.
- Cook Peas in microwave for three minutes. Drain the orze and mix one cup of cooked orzo with peas, into the yogurt mixture, along with the goat cheese, 3 tablespoons of the fresh herbs, and chicken until well combined. Transfer to a platter.
- Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh herbs and serve
greek yogurt, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, ground black pepper, chicken breast, whole wheat orzo, petite peas, goat cheese, basil
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Creamy-Lemon-Pepper-Orzo-Chicken-979464 (may not work)