1mediumzucchinicut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into slices (2 cups)
2tablespoonsshredded Parmesan cheese
Instructies
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and garlic; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is browned.
Stir in broth and orzo.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
Stir in tomatoes and zucchini.
Cook uncovered 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with spoon, until zucchini is tender and chicken is no longer pink.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Quick Variation:
For a change of pace and a little stronger cheese flavor, substitute shredded Asiago cheese for the Parmesan. Look for it in containers or packages near the other cheeses.
1¼lbboneless skinless chicken thighscut into bite-size pieces
1cupuncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta6 oz
¼cupthinly sliced green onions with tops4 medium
1candiced tomatoes with basilgarlic and oregano, drained
2cupspacked arugula leaves
½cupshredded Parmesan cheese2 oz
Instructies
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add cauliflower; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.
Add broth, chicken, orzo, green onions and tomatoes.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and orzo is tender.
Remove from heat.
Stir in arugula.
Cover; let stand about 1 minute or until arugula is partially wilted.
Sprinkle with cheese before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Quick Variation:Prefer white meat chicken to dark? You can substitute bite-size pieces of boneless skinless chicken breast for the chicken thighs. If you have fresh baby spinach leaves on hand, go ahead and substitute them for the arugula.
1tablespoonchopped fresh or ½ teaspoon dried sage leaves
1tablespoongrated lemon peel
Instructies
In 12-inch skillet, cook chicken and bacon over medium-high heat 5 minutes, turning chicken once.
Stir in carrots, onions, garlic and broth.
Cook uncovered 15 to 20 minutes, turning chicken and stirring frequently, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F) and vegetables are tender.
Remove pan from heat; add spinach, salt and pepper.
Stir mixture about Minutes or until spinach wilts.
2small zucchinicut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into ½-inch pieces
1mediumbell pepperany color, cut into ½-inch strips
1large onioncut into ½-inch wedges, separated
2tablespoonsolive oil
2teaspoonsMontreal steak seasoning
4skinless tilapia or other medium-firm fish fillets6 oz each
1tablespoonbuttermelted
½teaspoonpaprika
Instructies
Heat oven to 450°F.
Snap off tough ends of asparagus; cut each spear in half.
In large bowl, mix asparagus, zucchini, bell pepper, onion and oil.
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the steak seasoning; toss to coat.
Spread vegetables in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
Place on lowest oven rack; bake 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
Brush fish with butter; sprinkle with paprika and remaining 1 teaspoon steak seasoning.
Place in baking dish.
Place baking dish on middle oven rack; bake fish and vegetables uncovered 17 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork and vegetables are tender.