Chicken, Mushrooms and Parmesan with Orzo


  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup of dried orzo, cooked per instructions, drain; reserving 1/4 cup of cooking liquid
  • 2-3 tsp chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

 
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, mushrooms, and thyme; sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender. 

Add the chicken, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste then sauté for 7-8 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through; add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

Remove skillet from the heat then add the cooked orzo, bouillon granules Parmesan, and parsley to the chicken mixture, and a bit of cooking liquid as needed; toss to mix thoroughly. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy.