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... 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.

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
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

511kcal
Calories
16g
Total Fat
55g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
40g
Protein
15g
Fibre
5mg
Iron
28%
 
172mg
Magnesium
41%
 
590mg
Phosporus
47%
 
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%
 
236mg
Calcium
18%
 
Calories: 511kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 55g; Sugars: 10g; Protein: 40g; Fibre: 15g; Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 172mg (41%); Phosporus: 590mg (47%); 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%); Calcium: 236mg (18%)
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Notes

We tested this recipe using chickpea orzo as a higher protein alternative to standard pasta. If using chickpea orzo use 3/4 of the amount of liquid. It will cook slightly faster.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Gluten
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User comments (20)

Vincent Last week

Great meal but the kids complained about the amount of veg. It is quite heavy on the greens.

Pauline Last month

Very tasty and filling. Will be a regular dish now.

Sheron 2 months ago

Very tasty. I liked the slight crunch of the broccoli.

Catherine 2 months ago

Another really easy, tasty recipe.

Jeanett 3 months ago

Really easy and tasty

Richard 3 months ago

Really easy recipe to build a tasty meal packed with vegetables.
Intend to use this recipe regularly.

Adrianne 4 months ago

A very tasty and satisfying meal.

Lisa 5 months ago

Also delicious with pearled barley instead of pasta

Maria 5 months ago

Delish!! and so easy to make ☺️

Mimi 6 months ago

Very nice dish. I have used risoni from lentils, chickpeas and peas. I also added powdered Paprika and smoked Paprika as well as seasoned the chicken beforehand.

Katalin 7 months ago

Great dish! I could hardly stop eating it 😆. The only thing I changed, I only added 200g of broccoli as otherwise it would have been a bit too much with the amount of orzo and chicken. But I could/would have eaten it with the original amounts, I just couldn't fit it into the pan, so I left it.

Sarah 8 months ago

Delicious, nutritious and comforting. I subbed cauliflower, which needs a few more minutes cooking than broccoli. The spinach can be stirred through at the end. Definitely a keeper!

Claire 9 months ago

A serious lack of flavour, it lacks anything but bulk from broccoli- may be good to have more details - broccoli needs semi cooked first, you need more then 500ml of fluid for two portions too. Very disappointing

Gemma 10 months ago

Tasted very bland

Rita 10 months ago

It was great. I added cottage cheese and dried tomatoes, and sprinckled with different seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) and cherry tomatoes (uncooked).

Jo 10 months ago

Delicious. Family enjoyed it.

Amanda 11 months ago

A quick and easy dish which is full of flavour.

Dom 11 months ago

needed more salt

Anne 11 months ago

Delicious. Please could you give overall protein for using normal wholemeal wheat pasta

Sophie Last year

Delicious!

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