Orzo Primavera

Orzo Primavera

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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

  1. Cook orzo according to the directions on the package

  2. Cook pancetta in large skillet until crispy. Set cooked pancetta aside

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Enjoy!