Gorgonzola Chicken and Orzo Recipe

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Gorgonzola Chicken and Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Trim the fat from the chicken breasts, then cut into bite size pieces.
  2. Over medium-high heat, melt together the olive oil and butter in a large non-stick pan with high sides, then add the onion and sauté, stirring often, until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and chicken pieces sauté until chicken is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the broth, orzo, lemon juice, oregano, basil, lemon zest, and pepper into to chicken mixture and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is to desired texture.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in the crumbled Gorgonzola, and serve.
  6. Goes well with a salad, crisp baby green beans, or asparagus.
  7. For a change of pace, try this recipe using cubed (boneless and skinless) turkey, duck, or even goose!
  8. A bit of proscuitto sauteed in with the chicken is good, too (not much, though - only about a tablespoon).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 270.67 Kcal (1133 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.5g 21%
Cholesterol 87.4mg 29%
Sodium 927.62mg 39%
Potassium 523.88mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.96g 3%
Sugars 2.59g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 5%
Protein 28.73g 57%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 109.8mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.12 Kcal (382 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.54g 21%
Cholesterol 29.43mg 29%
Sodium 312.29mg 39%
Potassium 176.37mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.02g 3%
Sugars 0.87g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 5%
Protein 9.67g 57%
Vitamin C 3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Calcium 36.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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