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Orzo With Chicken, Sweet Piquant Cherry Peppers, Vegetables, Tomato And Fresh Herbs

Time
30'
Servings
4-5
Type
Main, Easy
A warm, aromatic dish combining tender chicken with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs, offering a balanced and satisfying flavor experience.

Ingredients you will need

  • 500g coarse orzo pasta
  • 300g chicken fillet, diced (1¼ fillet)
  • 150g diced bacon (6–7 slices)
  • 25g tomato paste (1 tbsp)
  • 80g grated parmesan (4 tbsp)
  • 100g feta cheese, cubed (1 slice)
  • 30g red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 tbsp)
  • 50g green bell pepper, finely chopped (2 tbsp)
  • 40g spring onion, finely chopped (2 tbsp)
  • 150g onion, finely chopped (1 pc)
  • 15g parsley, finely chopped (1 tbsp)
  • 10g fresh thyme (a pinch)
  • 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)
  • 18 pcs Almito Sweet Piquant Cherry Peppers with Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 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. Add the diced peppers, tomato paste, and bacon, stirring for 30 seconds.
  3. Deglaze with white wine and cook for 30 seconds until the alcohol evaporates.
  4. Add the broth, orzo, salt, and pepper, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed. One to two minutes before finishing, add 4–5 chopped Almito Sweet Piquant Cherry Tomatoes with Cream Cheese Mixture. Finish with parmesan and butter, stirring until creamy.
  5. Serve topped with sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped spring onion, parmesan shavings, fresh thyme, and the remaining whole Almito Sweet Piquant Cherry Tomatoes with Cream Cheese Mixture.

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