Southwestern Chicken with Orzo

Name: Southwestern Chicken with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup chopped zucchini; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup sour cream

I love this recipe. It’s wonderful as a hot meal and also makes for great leftovers. I use it cold the next day in a wrap or hot as dip with corn chips! —Tanya Riehle, Cresco, Iowa

Ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken, zucchini, red pepper and onion in oil for 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package directions.
Stir the beans, corn, salsa, salad dressing, chili powder and garlic into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until slightly melted. Remove from the heat; whisk in sour cream until smooth. Drain orzo; serve with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 760 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 38g protein.

Originally published as Good to the Last Scoop Pasta in Simple & Delicious September/October 2007

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HopMomof3

Apr 23, 2011

I was not impressed. The only flavor we could taste was the black beans, and overall it did not look or taste good. I would not make this again.
VictoriaElaine

Jul 22, 2010

I thought it was bland. I was expecting the ranch dressing flavor to come through, and I couldn't taste it.
rhiler

Mar 25, 2010

Absolutely delicious!!! I will definitely be making this again!