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Chicken and Chorizo Orzo

A delightful one-pot meal featuring succulent chicken, smoky chorizo, and tender orzo pasta.

Total time
50min
20 prep, 30 cook
Per serving
841kcal
65 g protein
Difficulty
Moderate
Ingredients
£4.53
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • High Protein
Chicken and Chorizo Orzo

Nutrition per serving

This Chicken and Chorizo Orzo recipe contains 841 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 65g of protein, 67g of carbohydrates, and 35g of fat, making it high in protein.

841kcal
Protein65g31% of calories
Carbs67g32% of calories
Fat35g38% of calories
Fibre
7.3g
Sugar
8g
Saturated fat
9.3g
Salt
5.6g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Step 1: Begin by dicing the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and slicing the chorizo sausage into thin rounds.
  2. Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the sliced chorizo to the pan and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until it starts to release its oils.
  4. Step 4: Mince the garlic clove and add it to the pan, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add the orzo pasta to the pan, stirring to coat it in the oils and flavours.
  6. Step 6: Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  7. Step 7: Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the pan along with the spinach leaves, stirring to combine.
  8. Step 8: Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and the spinach has wilted.
  9. Step 9: Serve the Chicken and Chorizo Orzo hot, garnished with an extra pinch of black pepper if desired.

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Chicken and Chorizo Orzo: questions

How long does it take to make Chicken and Chorizo Orzo?
This recipe takes 50 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
Is Chicken and Chorizo Orzo suitable for meal prep?
Chicken and Chorizo Orzo is a moderate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 65g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Chicken and Chorizo Orzo?
The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chorizo, Olive Oil. This recipe is part of our Mediterranean cuisine collection.
Is Chicken and Chorizo Orzo healthy?
This recipe contains 841 calories per serving with 65g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, high protein diets.
What diets is Chicken and Chorizo Orzo suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, High Protein diets. It provides 65g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk