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Lemony Chicken And Scallion Orzo, Risotto

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Ingredients

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2 cups orzo pasta
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup chicken, diced
1/2 cup mizithra cheese, shredded fine
3 small scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon all purpose greek seasoning
1 small lemon, juiced

Nutritional information

416.6
Calories
85 g
Calories From Fat
9.5 g
Total Fat
1.6 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
753.3 mg
Sodium
65.3 g
Carbs
3.4 g
Dietary Fiber
3.3 g
Sugars
16.1 g
Protein
347g
Serving Size

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Lemony Chicken And Scallion Orzo, Risotto

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    Delicious recipe and fairly easy to make. used the Greek Seasoning Blend recipe from Food.com. I've never had Myzithra cheese before and was surprised to find that it doesn't melt, but the dish was delicious nonetheless.

    • 60 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Lemony Chicken and Scallion Orzo, Risotto-Style, A quick, tasty dish influenced by the flavors of Greek cuisine Easy, different, and a great way to use up left over chicken!, Delicious recipe and fairly easy to make used the Greek Seasoning Blend recipe from Food com I’ve never had Myzithra cheese before and was surprised to find that it doesn’t melt, but the dish was delicious nonetheless


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Heat Olive Oil in a Heavy Skillet.

    2
    Done

    Sautee the White Portions of the Scallions Until Tender, Reserve the Green Portions.

    3
    Done

    Add Pasta and Stir Frequently Until Some of the Grains Are Toasted Golden Brown.

    4
    Done

    Add 1 Cup of the Chicken Broth, and Allow It to Absorb, Stirring Frequently. When It's Almost Dry, Add Another 1/2 Cup of Broth. Continue in This Fashion Until the Pasta Is Al Dente. If You Need More Liquid, Just Add a Bit More Water.

    5
    Done

    Add Chicken, Herbs, Rest of Scallion, Greek Seasoning, and Juice from Half the Lemon, Stirring Until the Chicken Is Warmed Through and the Herbs Have Wilted a Bit.

    6
    Done

    the Orzo Should Be Soft, and a Thick, Almost Creamy Sauce Should Have Developed. at This Point, Add the Myzithra Cheese and Stir Until It's Thoroughly Incorporated.

    7
    Done

    Add Additional Salt, Pepper, and Lemon Juice to Correct the Seasoning.

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