Chicken, Broccoli and Sundried Tomato Orzotto

This comforting one-pan dinner uses less pasta than standard orzotto recipes. We have cut back on the amount of orzo per person to make room for extra...This comforting one-pan dinner uses less pasta than standard orzotto recipes. We have cut back on the amount of orzo per person to make room for extra vegetables. It still satisfies a pasta craving but features more fibre and phytochemicals than standard pasta recipes. Read more This comforting one-pan dinner uses less pasta than standard orzotto recipes. We have cut back on the amount of orzo per person to make room for extra vegetables. It still satisfies a pasta craving but features more fibre and phytochemicals than standard pasta recipes. This comforting one-pan dinner uses less pasta than standard orzotto recipes. We have cut back on the amount of orzo per person to make room for extra vegetables. It still satisfies a pasta craving but features more fibre and phytochemicals than standard pasta recipes.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Gluten View all Chilli, Broccoli, Milk, Olive oil, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Dairy, Basil, Onion, Peas, Grains, Lemon, Chicken, Gluten, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

40g
Protein
511kcal
Calories
16g
Total Fat
55g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
15g
Fibre
236mg
Calcium
18%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
172mg
Magnesium
41%
 
1431mg
Potassium
30%
 
956mg
Sodium
42%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.4mcg
Vitamin B12
17%
 
0.5mcg
Vitamin D
3%
 
3.1mg
Vitamin E
21%
 
215mcg
Vitamin B9
54%
 
364mcg
Vitamin A
40%
 
112mg
Vitamin C
124%
 
4mg
Zinc
36%
 
231mcg
Vitamin K
193%
 
0.7mg
Copper
78%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
15.5mg
Vitamin B3
97%
 
1.2mg
Vitamin B6
71%
 
590mg
Phosphorus
47%
 
Protein: 40g; Calories: 511kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 55g; Sugars: 10g; Fibre: 15g; Calcium: 236mg (18%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 172mg (41%); Potassium: 1431mg (30%); Sodium: 956mg (42%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.4mcg (17%); Vitamin D: 0.5mcg (3%); Vitamin E: 3.1mg (21%); Vitamin B9: 215mcg (54%); Vitamin A: 364mcg (40%); Vitamin C: 112mg (124%); Zinc: 4mg (36%); Vitamin K: 231mcg (193%); Copper: 0.7mg (78%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 15.5mg (97%); Vitamin B6: 1.2mg (71%); Phosphorus: 590mg (47%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Gluten View all Chilli, Broccoli, Milk, Olive oil, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Dairy, Basil, Onion, Peas, Grains, Lemon, Chicken, Gluten, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
Swaps: red onion
finely diced
garlic cloves
finely diced
chicken breast
boneless, skinless, chopped into small pieces
sundried tomato paste
wholegrain orzo
see note for alternative
vegetable stock
Swaps: chicken stock
peas (frozen)
Swaps: edamame (frozen)
broccoli
Swaps: cauliflower
Swaps: swiss chard, kale
parmesan cheese
finely grated
To serve, optional
basil
red chilli flakes
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

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