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Lemony Chicken and Scallion Orzo, Risotto-Style Recipe

Lemony Chicken and Scallion Orzo, Risotto-Style Recipe

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Lemony Chicken and Scallion Orzo, Risotto-Style

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Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet.
Sautee the white portions of the scallions until tender, reserve the green portions.
Add pasta and stir frequently until some of the grains are toasted golden brown.
Add 1 cup of the chicken broth, and allow it to absorb, stirring frequently. When it's almost dry, add another 1/2 cup of broth. Continue in this fashion until the pasta is al dente. If you need more liquid, just add a bit more water.
Add chicken, herbs, rest of scallion, Greek seasoning, and juice from half the lemon, stirring until the chicken is warmed through and the herbs have wilted a bit.
The orzo should be soft, and a thick, almost creamy sauce should have developed. At this point, add the myzithra cheese and stir until it's thoroughly incorporated.
Add additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice to correct the seasoning.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	411.87 Kcal (1724 kJ)
Calories from fat	240.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.67g	41%
Cholesterol	71.96mg	24%
Sodium	1253.9mg	52%
Potassium	411.12mg	9%
Total Carbs	23.88g	8%
Sugars	3.28g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	9%
Protein	16.85g	34%
Vitamin C	27.9mg	47%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	40.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.65 Kcal (367 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.68g	41%
Cholesterol	15.31mg	24%
Sodium	266.85mg	52%
Potassium	87.49mg	9%
Total Carbs	5.08g	8%
Sugars	0.7g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	9%
Protein	3.59g	34%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	47%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	8.6mg	4%

* 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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