Zesty Chicken With Orzo (for Freezer Menus)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 chicken breast halves
• 1 lb frozen mixed vegetables
• 3 tablespoons zesty italian dressing (i like wishbone)
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 16 ounces low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 add chicken to a 1 qt freezer bag, vegetables and 3t dressing to a second qt bag, and pasta to a snack size bag. squeeze out air, seal, and label with a sharpie marker. place in freezer.
• 2 remove the bags from the freezer and defrost when you are ready to prepare the meal.
• 3 heat oil in skillet over med-high. cook chicken in oil, turning once, for about 10 minutes until brown on both sides. remove from skillet and keep warm.
• 4 add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling. stir in pasta; heat to boiling. cook uncovered about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in vegetables and dressing.
• 5 add chicken; sprinkle with pepper. heat to boiling; reduce heat. simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken juices are no longer pink.