So, the other day I was thinking about what would make a yummy, new dinner and I came up with an idea of throwing some ingredients together...this is just a starting off point...as we ate, my kids were giving me some ideas.
Daniel loved the dinner so much that he ate his and than ate what Sierra had left behind. This recipe is very easy and very interesting in flavors. The chicken and zucchini pop with flavor and is contrasted by the orzo...but yet complimentary. Here is what I did and than what I will do next time:
First of all, I marinated a couple large chicken breasts and a couple sliced zucchini. When Matt came home, I instructed him to grill the chicken and veggies.
While he grilled I took:
3 tablespoons of real butter (unsalted) and melted it in a pan. I added 1 3/4 cups of dried orzo to the butter, stirring it for a few minutes...make sure it doesn't burn.
Add 3 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil. *when cooking things like rice, couscous, or orzo, broth adds so much flavor
Simmer for 20 minutes or until the broth has been absorbed. I added seasoning (greek seasoning, garlic salt and pepper).
We took the chicken that was SCRUMPTIOUS and cut it up and added it and the zucchini to the pot as well as a cup (or so) of fresh grated parmesan cheese....stir it up and serve.
Simple and good all in one.
Sierra suggested we put in red bell pepper next time. I agree. I might put in some fresh basil, too. This lends itself to whatever vegetable combination you may like....
So, there you have it!!
Daniel loved the dinner so much that he ate his and than ate what Sierra had left behind. This recipe is very easy and very interesting in flavors. The chicken and zucchini pop with flavor and is contrasted by the orzo...but yet complimentary. Here is what I did and than what I will do next time:
First of all, I marinated a couple large chicken breasts and a couple sliced zucchini. When Matt came home, I instructed him to grill the chicken and veggies.
While he grilled I took:
3 tablespoons of real butter (unsalted) and melted it in a pan. I added 1 3/4 cups of dried orzo to the butter, stirring it for a few minutes...make sure it doesn't burn.
Add 3 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil. *when cooking things like rice, couscous, or orzo, broth adds so much flavor
Simmer for 20 minutes or until the broth has been absorbed. I added seasoning (greek seasoning, garlic salt and pepper).
We took the chicken that was SCRUMPTIOUS and cut it up and added it and the zucchini to the pot as well as a cup (or so) of fresh grated parmesan cheese....stir it up and serve.
Simple and good all in one.
Sierra suggested we put in red bell pepper next time. I agree. I might put in some fresh basil, too. This lends itself to whatever vegetable combination you may like....
So, there you have it!!
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