Chicken Fricassee with Orzo

Health score
25%
Chicken Fricassee with Orzo
45 min.
4
495kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make main dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken Fricassee with Orzo! This scrumptious recipe is not only packed with flavor, but it's also designed to be ready in just 45 minutes, making it a fantastic option for busy weeknights or a quick midday meal.

This Chicken Fricassee with Orzo serves 4, providing a hearty and satisfying meal for you and your loved ones. Each serving comes in at a reasonable 495 calories, ensuring that you can enjoy this tasty dish without any guilt. Whether you're in the mood for something comforting and homey or a meal that's sure to impress your dinner guests, this dish fits the bill.

The star of this recipe is the tender, juicy chicken breast, which is seasoned with a simple yet mouthwatering blend of salt and pepper before being browned to perfection in a large nonstick skillet. Paired with the chicken is a delightful medley of diced carrot, green onions, ham, and garlic, all cooked together in a rich and savory sauce made from chicken broth and Chardonnay wine.

To round out the meal, this dish is served over a bed of orzo, a rice-shaped pasta that absorbs the flavors of the sauce beautifully, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. The final touch is a generous sprinkling of fresh parsley, adding a pop of color and an extra layer of freshness to the dish.

So why not give this Chicken Fricassee with Orzo a try? It's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation, offering a delightful mix of comfort food and culinary sophistication that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 cup carrots diced
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • cups orzo pasta hot rice-shaped cooked uncooked ()
  • 0.5 cup seasoning cubes diced
  • cup fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.8 cup spring onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 16 ounce chicken breast halves 
  • teaspoons stick margarine 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  3. Remove chicken from pan.
  4. Add onions, carrot, ham, and garlic to pan; saut 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in broth and wine, scraping to loosen browned bits. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
  5. Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon; keep warm.
  6. Add whipping cream; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 8 minutes. Spoon 3/4 cup orzo onto each of 4 plates. Top each with 1 chicken breast half, 1/3 cup sauce, and 1 tablespoon parsley.
  7. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories495kcal
Protein31.14%
Fat27.17%
Carbs41.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.08
Glycemic Load
20.87
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.323043139085%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.59mg
Quercetin
2.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:494.62kcal
24.73%
Fat:14.11g
21.7%
Saturated Fat:5.88g
36.76%
Carbohydrates:48.7g
16.23%
Net Carbohydrates:45.06g
16.38%
Sugar:3.23g
3.59%
Cholesterol:102.62mg
34.21%
Sodium:888.01mg
38.61%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.94%
100%
Protein:36.38g
72.75%
Selenium:75.54µg
107.91%
Vitamin K:103.64µg
98.7%
Vitamin A:3590.34IU
71.81%
Vitamin B3:13.07mg
65.34%
Vitamin B6:1mg
50.2%
Phosphorus:360.4mg
36.04%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.54%
Vitamin B5:1.99mg
19.91%
Potassium:670.95mg
19.17%
Iron:3.08mg
17.14%
Magnesium:67.9mg
16.97%
Fiber:3.65g
14.59%
Vitamin C:11.41mg
13.83%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.29%
Copper:0.22mg
10.99%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.93%
Folate:36.85µg
9.21%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.17%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.24%
Calcium:61.69mg
6.17%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.32%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.87%
Source:My Recipes