Dinner

Herb-Crusted Chicken and Cilantro Orzo is for Dinner.

Herb-Crusted Chicken and Cilantro Orzo takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Herb-Crusted Chicken and Cilantro Orzo takes 15 minutes to cook.

Herb-Crusted Chicken and Cilantro Orzo makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Herb-Crusted Chicken and Cilantro Orzo are:

3/4 cup uncooked orzo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoon dried italian herbs
juice of one small lemon

Here is how you make Herb-Crusted Chicken and Cilantro Orzo:

1. Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Stir in cilantro, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Keep warm.2. While pasta cooks, sprinkle chicken with the lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle Italian herbs over both sides of chicken, pressing gently to adhere.3. Melt remaining 4 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over; cook 7 minutes or until done. Remove chicken from pan; let stand for 3 minutes. Serve chicken over orzo mixture.Serving Size: 4 servings (serving size: 1 breast half and 1/2 cup orzo mixture)Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOSINGITBECKY.

The nutritional information for Herb-Crusted Chicken and Cilantro Orzo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 394.4

• Total Fat: 13.4 g
• Cholesterol: 97.5 mg
• Sodium: 411.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
• Protein: 41.8 g