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Orzo With Chicken And Mediterranean Paste

Time
30'
Servings
5-6
Type
Main, Easy
Orzo risotto with tender chicken, bacon, and Mediterranean paste. Velvety and creamy, with feta, parmesan, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients you will need

  • 500g large orzo pasta
  • 300g chicken fillet, diced (1 1/5 fillet)
  • 150g diced bacon (7–8 slices)
  • 180g Almito Mediterranean Paste (1 pack)
  • 25g tomato paste (1 tbsp)
  • 80g grated parmesan (4 tbsp)
  • 100g feta cheese, cubed (1 slice)
  • 40g spring onion, finely chopped (4 tbsp)
  • 150g onion, finely chopped (1 pc)
  • 10g fresh thyme (3 sprigs)
  • 80g cherry tomatoes (8 pcs)
  • 60ml extra virgin olive oil (3–4 tbsp)
  • 1600ml chicken broth
  • 100ml white wine (½ glass)
  • 60g butter (¼ pack)
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Execution

  1. Sauté the diced chicken in olive oil over low heat until browned on all sides.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
  3. Add the tomato paste and bacon, stirring for 30 seconds.
  4. Deglaze with white wine and cook for 30 seconds to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
  5. Add the chicken broth, orzo, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cook gently, stirring until the broth is absorbed.
  7. Finish with the Almito Mediterranean Paste, parmesan, and butter, mixing until creamy.
  8. Serve topped with sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped spring onion, feta cubes, and fresh thyme.

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