Orzo with Chicken, Feta and White Wine
- 8 ounces, weight Orzo
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
- 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese, Divided
- 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Basil, Reserve 2 Tablespoons
- 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces
- 1/2 cups Red Pepper Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1/2 cups Dry White Wine
- 1 can 14.5 Oz Diced Tomatoes In Juice
- 1/2 teaspoons Dried Crushed Red Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Oregano
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Brush an 11 x 7 inch glass baking dish with oil.
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- Drain well and return orzo to the same pot.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons basil; stir to blend.
- Arrange orzo mixture in the prepared dish.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and red pepper until cooked.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet.
- Add garlic and saute over medium heat for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes with juice; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in wine, oregano, red pepper, and remaining basil.
- Simmer uncovered until reduced to a thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
- Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over chicken.
- Bake until orzo is heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese.
olive oil, feta cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil, chicken, red pepper, garlic, white wine, tomatoes, red pepper, oregano
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/orzo-with-chicken-feta-and-white-wine/ (may not work)