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

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
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Sugar
½ teaspoon (tsp)
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Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Cooking Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking steps

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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
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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

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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.)
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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
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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While zucchini roasts, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook, stirring, until toasted and golden, 1-2 minutes.
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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.
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Meanwhile, open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.
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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
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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Stir cream sauce base into pan with chicken mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced and orzotto is creamy, 2-3 minutes.
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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
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
- In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, juice from half the lemon, remaining dill, ½ tsp sugar, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, 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
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Sugar
½ teaspoon (tsp)
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Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)

- 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