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Greek Chicken with Capers and Orzo Recipe

Greek Chicken with Capers and Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
cooking spray
12 oz chicken breast tenders
1 tbsp salt-free dried greek seasoning blend
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1 large red bell pepper , cut into thin strips
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions

Directions:

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
While orzo cooks, heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; cover and keep warm.
Combine Greek seasoning and next 5 ingredients (through salt); set aside.
Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add bell pepper, and sauté 2 minutes. Add onions; sauté 1 minute or until peppers begin to brown. Return chicken to pan. Stir in caper mixture, tossing gently to coat chicken. Spoon chicken mixture over orzo. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	306.22 Kcal (1282 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.21g	26%
Cholesterol	37.83mg	13%
Sodium	908.48mg	38%
Potassium	274.24mg	6%
Total Carbs	22.85g	8%
Sugars	2.97g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	9%
Protein	14.75g	29%
Vitamin C	35mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	13.6mg	76%
Calcium	25.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.16 Kcal (608 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.16g	26%
Cholesterol	17.93mg	13%
Sodium	430.66mg	38%
Potassium	130mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.83g	8%
Sugars	1.41g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	9%
Protein	6.99g	29%
Vitamin C	16.6mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	6.5mg	76%
Calcium	12.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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