Star of the Kitchen: One-Pot Caprese Chicken Orzo
Hello dear kitchen friends! Today, I've brought you a recipe that will be the star of your kitchen. One-pot caprese chicken orzo will win your heart with its ease and delight your taste buds with its flavor. The best part of this recipe is bringing all the ingredients together to create a wonderful dish. Believe me, a flavor feast awaits you with the final touch of balsamic glaze!
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 680 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast (cut into half-inch cubes)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup cubed fresh mozzarella
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the chicken and cook until the outside is a nice golden color. Remember to stir occasionally.
Chop the onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan, cook for 3 minutes. Add more oil if necessary.
Add the cherry tomatoes and uncooked orzo to the pan. Cook for one minute.
Add the chicken, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir and cover with a lid.
Cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ensure the orzo doesn't stick.
Once the orzo is cooked, add the mozzarella and basil. Stir to combine the flavors.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and enjoy your meal!
Star of the Kitchen: One-Pot Caprese Chicken Orzo Cooking Tips
To prevent the chicken from releasing too much liquid, you can use a paper towel while frying. Adding the mozzarella at the end allows it to melt and spread its flavor better.
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