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Creamy Basil Chicken and Orzo Recipe

Recipe By Carls Bad Cravings

This basil chicken recipe is an astonishingly easy, creamy, cheesy comforting dream laced with aromatic italian herbs and cheeses. Its made by simmering the basil chicken in one pot with orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and veggies spiked with nutty parmesan and creamy mozzarella. This basil chicken is wonderful as is, or you can swap the veggies for your favorites. Serve this basil chicken recipe with garlic bread and tomato cucumber salad for an easy chicken dinner win

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30minstotal
20minsPrep
10minsCook
30m.total
20m.Prep
10m.Cook
Creamy Basil Chicken and Orzo
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Ingredients for Creamy Basil Chicken and Orzo Recipe

  • 0.17 tablespoon Butter
  • 0.17 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.08 teaspoon Each paprika, salt
  • 1/25 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 pound Chicken breasts chopped into large bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup Broccoli chopped into bite size pieces
  • 0.17 Small onion diced
  • 1/4 cup Orzo pasta uncooked
  • 0.08 cup Sun dried tomatoes rinsed, chopped, patted dry
  • 0.67 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1/25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.33 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Chicken
  • 2 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 2.50 ounce can corn drained and rinsed
  • 0.17 teaspoon Chicken bouillon
  • 0.17 teaspoon Dried parsley
  • 0.08 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.08 cup Shredded mozzarella
  • 0.06 cup Freshly grated parmesan
  • 0.17 cup Packed fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
Nutrition
value
680
calories per serving
29 g Fat55 g Protein65 g Carbs10 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    29g
  • Protein
    55g
  • Carbs
    65g
  • Fiber
    10g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    65g
  • Protein
    55g
  • Fiber
    10g

Fats

  • Fat
    29g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    330mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    418mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    12mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    135mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    36mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    146mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    590mg
  • Selenium
    43mcg
  • Zinc
    5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Carls Bad Cravings