This delicious orzo bowl made with tasty, fresh vegetables and juicy, spicy and protein-rich oven-baked chicken is a treat for all the senses.
High Protein Chicken Orzo Bowl
SimplyLevel
40 min.working hours
from Paulina
Ingredients
- 250 grFiletto di pollo
- 1 CCOlio di oliva
- qbSale e pepe
- 1Gemüsebrühwürfel
- 120 gOrzo
- 1rote Zwiebel
- 2Knoblauchzehen, fein gehackt
- 1Zucchini, gewürfelt
- 200 gKirschtomaten
- 6sonnengetrocknete Tomaten, gewürfelt
- 1großer Bund frisches Basilikum, gehackt
- 1 ELTomatenmark
- 1 TLgeräuchertes Paprikapulver
- 1 ELCrème fraîche
- 1 ELBalsamico-Essig
- 30 gParmesan
Nutritional values per serving
This recipe makes 2 servings of orzo bowl. The nutritional information is per serving:
657.7
calories
62.8 g
protein
72.5 g
carbohydrates
31.5 g
Fat
preparation
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Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) (convection). Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature: 75°C/165°F). Remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Sauté the onion and garlic in a pan with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt until soft. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste and roast for 2 minutes.
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Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and smoked paprika. Mix everything well and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
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Orzo, Add 250 ml of water and the stock cube. Bring to a simmer and stir regularly until the orzo is al dente and the liquid has been absorbed.
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Refine with 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, crème fraîche , and Parmesan cheese . Stir well and season to taste. Fold in chopped basil .
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Divide the orzo and vegetable mixture among plates. Slice the oven-roasted chicken and arrange it on top. Garnish with additional Parmesan and basil and serve.