Pressure Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

Name: Pressure Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup sliced pitted green olives, drained; 1 cup sliced pitted ripe olives, drained; 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a bonus: Leftovers reheat well. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup sliced pitted green olives, drained
1 cup sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Directions

In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir to combine. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high and set time for 8 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer's directions.
Add orzo. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to low and set time for 3 minutes. When finished cooking, allow pressure to naturally release for 4 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's directions. Let stand 8-10 minutes before serving.

Test Kitchen tips

Herbes de Provence is a mixture of dried spices associated with France's Provence region. It is available in the spice aisle.

Use herbes de Provence to flavor mild main ingredients, like chicken, fish and vegetables.

Editor's Note

Look for herbes de Provence in the spice aisle.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 415 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Mediterranean Chicken Orzo in Cook It Fast, Cook It Slow

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chargord

Feb 9, 2019

I made this tonight and it was so easy and so good. I used green ripe olives in it, just wondering if I should have used Manzanilla olives instead. The only changes I would make when I make it again would be to add salt and pepper to the chicken and some lemon pepper to the broth. This was just wonderful on a cold night.
Sherry

Jan 14, 2019

We really liked this recipe, but it required more time to absorb the liquid. I had to add three more minutes of pressure time after what the recipe stated, then another ten minutes of pressure release.
Amy

Feb 8, 2018

Awesome weeknight recipe. It was a hit with my Olive loving family. Super simple. Throw everything in the instant pot, kick up your feet. Very versatile. I added a half of a can of white beans. Next time, I may throw in spinach to make it a one pot meal.