Chicken and Pesto Orzo
with Spinach and Peas- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Milk
- Milk
- Mustard
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Soy
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- May contain traces of allergens
- Sulphites
Ingredients: Chicken breasts • Orzo (wheat) (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) • Spinach • Basil pesto (milk) (basil (basil leaves, sunflower oil, salt, ascorbic acid), water, soy oil, canola & extra virgin olive oil, potato flakes, parsley, sunflower seeds, garlic, parmesan cheese (milk, bacterial culture, salt, lipase, calcium chloride, rennet/ microbial enzyme, powdered cellulose), salt, spices, modified corn starch, nutritional yeast, citric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate) • Green peas • Parmesan cheese (milk) (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, water, modified corn starch and/or potato starch, cheese (milk, bacterial culture, salt, microbial enzyme, lipase), salt, citric acid, sodium phosphate, lactic acid, flavour, sodium citrate, potassium sorbate, caramel colour, beta-carotene, anticaking blend (potato starch, corn starch, dextrose, calcium sulfate, cellulose, natamycin, enzyme)) • Zesty garlic blend (sulphites) (granulated garlic, cornmeal, salt, dehydrated red bell pepper flakes, spices, sugar, herbs, canola oil, silicon dioxide, citric acid) • Garlic.
Ingredients
2 unit(s)
Chicken Breasts
7 g
Zesty Garlic Blend
(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat)
170 g
Orzo
(Contains: Wheat)
56 g
Baby Spinach
¼ cup
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
56 g
Green Peas
Not included in your delivery
0.13 tsp
Salt*
1 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
½ tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Cooking Steps
- Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
- While the pan heats, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and half the Zesty Garlic Blend.
- When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Sear for 1-2 min per side, until golden.
- Remove the pan from heat, then transfer chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the top of the oven for 10-12 min, until cooked through.**
- Meanwhile, peel, then mince or grate garlic.
- Reheat the same pan (from step 1) over medium.
- When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then swirl until melted.
- Add orzo, garlic and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend. Cook for 30 sec, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add 2 1/4 cups (4 cups) water, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and bring to a boil over high.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium.
- Cook covered for 7-8 min, stirring occasionally, until orzo is halfway done.
- Stir in peas.
- Uncover and cook for 7-9 min, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and creamy. (TIP: If liquid reduces too much, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.)
- When orzo is tender, add spinach and three-quarters of the Parmesan.
- Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until spinach wilts and Parmesan melts.
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Stir in 3 tbsp (6 tbsp) pesto, then season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in any remaining pesto.
- Thinly slice chicken.
- Divide pesto orzo between plates. Top with chicken.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The chicken was a highlight for many, described as moist and juicy, though some found the overall dish a bit bland and felt the pesto flavour did not come through strongly enough.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this quick and straightforward to prepare; some noted the orzo required more water and longer cooking time than the instructions indicated.
- Suggestions: Consider using chicken broth instead of water when cooking the orzo to boost flavour, and add extra pesto or salt at the end if the dish tastes flat. Adding mushrooms or onions can also help build texture and depth.
- Leftovers: Some reviewers noted the peas felt undercooked; try adding them earlier in the cooking process, closer to when the orzo first comes to a boil, for a softer result.
