Zesty Chicken With Orzo (For Freezer Menus) Recipe

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Zesty Chicken With Orzo (For Freezer Menus)
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Directions:

  1. Add chicken to a 1 qt freezer bag, vegetables and 3T dressing to a second qt bag, and pasta to a snack size bag. Squeeze out air, seal, and label with a Sharpie marker. Place in freezer.
  2. Remove the bags from the freezer and defrost when you are ready to prepare the meal.
  3. Heat oil in skillet over med-high. Cook chicken in oil, turning once, for about 10 minutes until brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  4. Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vegetables and dressing.
  5. Add chicken; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken juices are no longer pink.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 234.19 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.51g 19%
Cholesterol 9.11mg 3%
Sodium 258.52mg 11%
Potassium 404.1mg 9%
Total Carbs 25.6g 9%
Sugars 1.41g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g 21%
Protein 9.7g 19%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 19%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 62.49 Kcal (262 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.34g 19%
Cholesterol 2.43mg 3%
Sodium 68.99mg 11%
Potassium 107.83mg 9%
Total Carbs 6.83g 9%
Sugars 0.38g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 21%
Protein 2.59g 19%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 19%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 11.2mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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