Creamy Lemon-Dill Chicken Orzotto

Balances protein and fiber while limiting fat, sodium, and added sugar


Allergens: Wheat, Milk

Total: 35 min • Prep: 5 min

Servings:
Ingredients
  • Chopped Chicken Breast

    10 ounce

  • Orzo Pasta

    4 ounce

  • Zucchini

    1 unit

  • Chicken Stock Concentrate

    2 units

  • Cream Sauce Base

    4 ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Mixed Greens

    4 ounce

  • Italian Seasoning

    1 tablespoon

  • Mini Cucumber

    1 unit

  • Dijon Mustard

    2 teaspoon

  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Dill

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Sugar

    ½ teaspoon (tsp)

  • Olive Oil

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Cooking Oil

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Zest and quarter lemon. Pick and roughly chop fronds from dill. Trim and thinly slice cucumber into rounds.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Zucchini

    1 unit

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Dill

    ¼ ounce

2
  • Toss zucchini on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, half the garlic powder, half the Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper(You’ll use the rest of the garlic powder and Italian Seasoning in the next step.) 

  • Roast on top rack until tender and lightly browned, 14-16 minutes.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Zucchini

    1 unit

  • Italian Seasoning

    1 tablespoon

  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

3
  • While zucchini roasts, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook, stirring, until toasted and golden, 1-2 minutes.

  • Stir in 1½ cups water (3 cups for 4 servings), stock concentrates, remaining garlic powder, and remaining Italian Seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.

  • Once orzo mixture has cooked 5 minutes, add chicken to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and orzo is al dente, 3-5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Zucchini

    1 unit

  • Italian Seasoning

    1 tablespoon

  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

4
  • Stir cream sauce base into pan with chicken mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced and orzotto is creamy, 2-3 minutes.

  • Turn off heat; stir in lemon zest, half the roasted zucchini, and half the dill. Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: Orzotto should be the consistency of risotto! If it seems too thick, stir in a splash of water.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Zucchini

    1 unit

  • Cream Sauce Base

    4 ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Dill

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

5
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, juice from half the lemon, remaining dill, ½ tsp sugar, a drizzle of olive oilsalt, and pepper (1 tsp sugar and a large drizzle of olive oil for 4 servings).
  • Add mixed greens and cucumber; toss to combine.
Ingredient Quantities
  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Mixed Greens

    4 ounce

  • Dill

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Sugar

    ½ teaspoon (tsp)

  • Olive Oil

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

6
  • Divide orzotto between shallow bowls. Top with remaining roasted zucchini. Serve with salad and remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Ingredient Quantities
  • Zucchini

    1 unit

  • Lemon

    1 unit