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Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes Recipe

Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes Recipe

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Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes

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Nutrition

1745

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 tbsp tbsp olive oil
1.25 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
salt
pepper
1 red bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 lb shiitake mushrooms stems removed , caps cut into 1/4-inch s
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 clove garlic minced
1 lb orzo/pearl barley
1/4 lb mild goat cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup basil

Directions:

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain the orzo.
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Put the chicken in the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until just done, about 5 minutes longer. Remove. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut the breasts crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in the same pan over moderately high heat. Put in the bell pepper, shitakes, thyme, crushed red pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds longer. Remove from the heat.
In the frying pan, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the goat cheese, cream, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring almost to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the orzo, chicken, and basil and stir to combine.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1745.12 Kcal (7306 kJ)
Calories from fat	687.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	76.43g	118%
Cholesterol	507.75mg	169%
Sodium	2267.73mg	94%
Potassium	2205.07mg	47%
Total Carbs	103.85g	35%
Sugars	9.1g	36%
Dietary Fiber	5.21g	21%
Protein	167.47g	335%
Vitamin C	124.4mg	207%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	53mg	294%
Calcium	1094.5mg	109%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.46 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.28g	118%
Cholesterol	35.05mg	169%
Sodium	156.54mg	94%
Potassium	152.21mg	47%
Total Carbs	7.17g	35%
Sugars	0.63g	36%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	21%
Protein	11.56g	335%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	207%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	99%
Iron	3.7mg	294%
Calcium	75.6mg	109%

* 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

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savory
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