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Italiano Chicken and Orzo

Italiano Chicken and Orzo

Layers of flavors with tomatoes, herbs, seasonings, and onions combined with chicken, sausage and orzo.

Medium Prep time: 25-30 min.

Medium Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.
1.In large skillet over med. high heat, add 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add chicken & sausage mixture, ½ tsp. kosher salt and cook. Stir to break apart, 5-7 min. (internal temp. 165°F).
2.Pour 1/2 cup of water into tomato mixture in bag and massage to combine. Pour seasoned tomato sauce into pan with chicken. Stir to blend.
3.Stir in orzo and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 min. until orzo is tender. If orzo sauce evaporates add extra water (¼ - ½ cup) until desired consistency.
4.Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Medium Crock-Pot Instructions

Instant Pot:
Thaw in the refrigerator.
1.Set Instant Pot to SAUTE. Add 1 Tbsp of oil to the bottom of the pressure cooker.
2.Add chicken mixture, ½ tsp. kosher salt and allow to brown for about 5-6 minutes.
3.Pour 1 cup of water into tomato mixture in bag and massage to combine. Pour tomato mixture into pot with chicken and add the orzo.
4.Program to cook on HIGH for 7 minutes. Leave on natural release for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Open the lid and stir.
5.Top with cheese and serve immediately.

Large Prep time: 25-30 min.

Large Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.
1.In large skillet over med. high heat, add 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add chicken & sausage mixture, 1 tsp. kosher salt and cook. Stir to break apart, 5-7 min. (internal temp. 165°F).
2.Pour 1 cup of water into tomato mixture in bag and massage to combine. Pour seasoned tomato sauce into pan with chicken. Stir to blend.
3.Stir in orzo and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 min. until orzo is tender. If orzo sauce evaporates add extra water (¼ - ½ cup) until desired consistency.
4.Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Large Crock-Pot Instructions

Instant Pot:
Thaw in the refrigerator.
1.Set Instant Pot to SAUTE. Add 1 Tbsp of oil to the bottom of the pressure cooker.
2.Add chicken mixture, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and allow to brown for about 5-6 minutes.
3.Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into tomato mixture in bag and massage to combine. Pour tomato mixture into pot with chicken and add the orzo.
4.Program to cook on HIGH for 7 minutes. Leave on natural release for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Open the lid and stir.
5.Top with cheese and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
1 1/4 cup prepared
Amount per serving
Calories
421
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
19%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 1074mg
47%
Cholesterol 99mg
33%
Total Carbohydrates 37g
13%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 9g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
Protein 34g
68%
Vitamin D <1µg
5%
Calcium 174mg
13%
Iron 28mg
156%
Potassium 607mg
13%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Contains: Milk; Soybeans; Wheat

May Contain: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.

Ingredients: TOMATO DICED IN JUICE (Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Sea Salt, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid), ONIONS YELLOW DICED .375", SAUSAGE ITAL CKD TPNG W/3%TVP (Pork, water, seasonings [spices, sugar, salt, hydrolyzed soy protein, garlic powder, onion powder, soybean oil], textured vegetable protein product [textured soy protein concentrate, caramel color], corn syrup solids, salt, sodium phosphate, spices, paprika, garlic powder caramel color, BHA, BHT, and citric acid [contains allergens]), SPINACH CHOPPED IQF, TOMATO PASTE FANCY CALIFORNIA, FLAVOR CONC-ROASTED GARLIC (ROASTED GARLIC, WATER, SAUTEED VEGETABLE PUREE MIX [CARROTS, ONIONS, CELERY], DEXTROSE, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, 2% OR LESS OF CANOLA OIL, DRIED ONIONS, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CELERY JUICE CONCENTRATE), GARLIC CHOPPED IN WATER (Garlic, Water, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate [Preservatives]. Contains: Naturally Occurring Sulfites), SUGAR GRANULATED EXTRA FINE CA, SEASONING ITALIAN WHL (MARJORAM, THYME, ROSEMARY, SAVORY, SAGE, OREGANO, AND BASIL), SPICE PEPPER BLK TABLE GRND, Pasta Orzo - Labella [SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), CHEESE PARMESAN SHREDDED FANCY [Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose (Prevent Caking, Natamycin (Protect Flavor))], PHILLY STYLE CHICKEN BREAST [Chicken Breast With Rib Meat. Contains Up To 22% Of A Solution Of Water, Potassium Lactate, Dextrose, Seasoning [salt, Dehydrated Chicken Broth (maltodextrin, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Dehydrated Onion And Garlic], Sodium Phosphate]

Nutritional information is per serving unless otherwise stated and are based on standard formulations. For example, if one Large dinner was divided into 6 equal portions, the nutritional information is accurate for one portion. Variations in ingredients and preparation, as well as substitutions, will increase or decrease any stated nutritional values. Items vary by store, and are subject to change. Contact your local store for further assistance.

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