Dinner

Chicken, sun dried tomato and artichoke orzo is for Dinner.

Chicken, sun dried tomato and artichoke orzo takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken, sun dried tomato and artichoke orzo takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken, sun dried tomato and artichoke orzo makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken, sun dried tomato and artichoke orzo are:

6 ounces cooked orzo pasta
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes divided in half
4 grape tomatoes
1 glove garlic
3 teaspoons marjoram
1 tbsp vinegar (red wine preferred)
2 teaspoons EVOO
1 tbsp EVOO
4 small chicken breast, diced
salt
pepper
1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, diced
1/4 cup parmesan/romano cheese

Here is how you make Chicken, sun dried tomato and artichoke orzo:

Cook orzo per package instructions.While cooking, place water, 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, garlic, 2 tsp marjoram, vinegar, and 2 tsp oil in blender/food processor. Blend until smooth.Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tbsp EVOO in large skillet over medium-high heat. cook chicken in oil until fully cooked. remove from pan, place to side.pour tomato sauce into the pan, bring to a boil. remove 1/2 cup sauce, place to side. add to pan remaining 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, orzo, artichokes, and cheese. Cook until heated. Add chicken to pan. top with reserved tomato sauce. If desired, sprinkle extra cheese and marjoram over top.Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEWLY13.

The nutritional information for Chicken, sun dried tomato and artichoke orzo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 351.5

• Total Fat: 9.8 g
• Cholesterol: 73.4 mg
• Sodium: 871.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 36.6 g