Creamy Orzo & Chicken
- 1/4 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscan Italian Dressing, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb./450 g) King Sooper's 1 lb For $1.19 thru 02/09
- 1/2 lb. (225 g) fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 cup Touch of Philadelphia Shredded Creamy Herb & Garlic Cheese, divided
- Heat 2 Tbsp.
- dressing in large skillet on medium heat.
- Add chicken; turn to evenly coat with dressing.
- Cook 12 min., turning after 6 min.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in medium skillet.
- Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min.
- or until onions are crisp-tender.
- Stir in broth; bring to boil.
- Add orzo; stir.
- Simmer covered on medium-low heat 7 min.
- Add asparagus; cook on medium heat 3 to 4 min.
- or until broth is absorbed and asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Add 1/2 cup cheese; cook and stir until melted.
- Top chicken with remaining cheese; cover.
- Cook 3 min.
- or until chicken is done (170 degrees F) and cheese is melted.
- Serve over orzo mixture.
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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/creamy-orzo-chicken-161656.aspx (may not work)