Chicken Thighs and Orzo
- 1 4-ounce package pancetta, chopped, or 4 slices bacon, chopped
- olive oil
- 6 chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 lb.), skinned King Sooper's 1 lb For $1.19 thru 02/09
- 2 14-1/2-ounces cans diced tomatoes with garlic and onion King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
- 1 cup dried orzo pasta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
- 1 6-ounce bag pre-washed baby spinach leaves
- 3 ounces goat cheese with basil and roasted garlic (about 1/3 cup)
- 1.
- In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven cook pancetta until browned.
- Remove pancetta, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan (add olive oil if necessary to equal 2 tablespoons).
- Drain pancetta on paper towels; set aside.
- Cook chicken in drippings about 10 minutes or until light brown, turning to brown evenly; drain off fat.
- Add undrained tomatoes, orzo, garlic, and 1 cup water.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
- 2.
- Simmer, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (180 degree F) and orzo is tender.
- If necessary, cook, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is desired consistency.
- Stir in pancetta, olives, and basil; heat through.
- Divide spinach among 6 plates.
- Top each with a thigh, some of the orzo mixture, and some of the cheese.
- Makes 6 servings.
pancetta, olive oil, chicken, tomatoes, orzo pasta, garlic, olives, fresh basil, goat cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chicken-thighs-orzo-147492.aspx (may not work)