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Orzo Con Pollo

Yields6 ServingsTotal Time50 mins

Deliciously seasoned with the bold flavors of saffron and cumin to make a satisfying meal

Ingredients
 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 6 chicken thighs and legs, bone in
 2.25 cups chicken broth, divided
 1.50 tsp ground cumin powder
 1 tsp garlic salt
 0.25 tsp saffron
 0.50 tsp hot pepper sauce
 6 oz Creamette® Orzo
 2 cups chopped fresh tomato
 0.66 cup frozen peas
 0.66 cup green bell peppers, diced
 4 tbsp diced pimiento, drained
Cooking Directions
1

  In Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken pieces; cook until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes.

2

  Add 1 cup chicken broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes.

3

  Stir seasonings into remaining chicken broth; add to chicken.  Heat to boiling.

4

  Stir in uncooked pasta. Reduce heat; cover.  Simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

5

  Stir in vegetables; cover and cook 5 minutes or until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0