Orzo Primavera

Category
Sides
Cook Time
30 minutes
Pat loves eating with the seasons and is so excited to share this new Orzo Primavera recipe with you! It is full of fresh spring flavors and is delish warm or even leftover cold! You can even add in some chicken or shrimp to keep your tastebuds asking for more! Pat hopes you enjoy this recipe this season!
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Ingredients
16 oz Orzo
- 2 ounces pancetta
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil (split)
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup diced yellow squash
- 1 cup sliced asparagus
- 1 diced shallot
- 1 pound cubed chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- Chopped parsley
Directions
Cook orzo according to the directions on the package
Cook pancetta in large skillet until crispy. Set cooked pancetta aside
Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to same skillet pancetta was cooked in and sauté chicken until cooked through
Set chicken aside and add in one tablespoon of olive oil and diced veggies to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for just a couple of minutes until veggies are tender but still have a bit of a bite
Mix drained orzo, pancetta, chicken, veggies, lemon juice, 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, parmesan, and a bit of chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed
Enjoy!