Orzo with Chicken, Broccoli, and Pesto
How to Make It
Step 1
Steam broccoli, covered, for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse broccoli with cold water. Drain; place in a large bowl.
Step 2
Drop the pine nuts and garlic through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced. Add parsley, mint, and cheese; process until finely minced. With the processor on, slowly pour the oil, lemon juice, water, salt, and pepper through food chute, and process until well blended.
Step 3
Add the parsley mixture, orzo, and chicken to broccoli; stir well.
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rstarrlemaitre's Review
The mint in the pesto is spectacular. - do not leave that part out! Double the pesto mixture if you want a richer dish. This would also be great with sliced Tofurky sausage in place of the chicken (I used Gardein).
VirginiaLaurie's Review
Inspired by this recipe, I made the lazy person's version. After boiling the orzo for five minutes, I added the cut-up broccoli for 3-4 minutes, then the cut-up chicken (just to warm it). After draining, I added some Trader Joe's pesto, then some Parmesan, black pepper, and garlic salt. A fast weekday meal that was healthy and tasty, this will be added to my repertoire!
vee823's Review
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davidslori's Review
This is a great fast meal, healthy and filling (unless you have a growing teenage son, he ate two bowlfuls, but just not enough I guess to keep him full). Like another reviewer, I did not use the blender but mixed by hand the pesto ingredients minus the mint with no other additions. This is my first time eating orzo and it tastes great. I loved all of the ingredients in this meal, and the fresh garlic added a wonderful flavor that made this dish pop! I recommend trying this dish, especially over the summer months! It has become a keeper recipe!
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