Creamy Chicken Orzo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1½ cups chicken stock.
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1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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½ teaspoon oregano, dried.
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper.
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1 tablespoon of tomato paste.
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2 tablespoons salted butter.
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⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
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1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked.
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4 minced garlic cloves.
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½ cup white wine, dry.
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1 cup creamy heavy whipping cream.
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese.
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Freshly torn basil leaves.
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2 cups of shredded chicken (cooked).
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix up the oil, butter, crushed red pepper, oregano, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, and orzo. Let it cook for a couple of minutes.
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Pour in the wine and let it bubble for about a minute. Stir in the stock and cream, cooking for roughly 10 minutes while stirring often.
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Toss in the chicken, parmesan, and basil. Put the lid on, and leave it for 3-5 minutes for the sauce to thicken.
# Notes:
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Feel free to add extra liquid if needed while it cooks.
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Stir often so nothing sticks to the bottom.
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No wine? Just swap it out with some extra broth.