SuperQuick Saucy BBQ Chicken Breast Tenders
with Cheesy Orzo- Wheat
- Milk
- Mustard
- Wheat
- Crustaceans
- Soy
- Tree nuts
- Egg
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Sesame
- Fish
- Gluten
- Mustard
- May contain traces of allergens
- Peanuts
- Triticale
Indulge in a savoury blend of creamy, melted cheeses enveloping perfectly cooked orzo pasta, creating a rich and velvety base. This delightful dish is topped with tender, succulent chicken tenders, generously coated in a smoky, tangy BBQ sauce. Ingredients: Chicken tenders • Orzo (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) (wheat) • 35% Cream (cream, milk, dextrose, cellulose gel, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, cellulose gum, polysorbate 80, sodium citrate, disodium phosphate) (milk) • BBQ sauce (sugars (sugar/glucose-fructose, blackstrap molasses, brown sugar), tomato paste, vinegar, water, salt, modified corn starch, mustard, modified tapioca starch, mustard bran, chili peppers, soybean oil, garlic powder, onion powder, hydrolyzed corn protein, spices, seasoning, natural flavour, xanthan gum, caramel, citric acid, malic acid, sodium benzoate) (mustard) • Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, bacterial culture, salt, annatto, beta-carotene, calcium chloride, microbial enzyme, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • Green peas • Cream sauce spice blend (wheat flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, canola oil, silicon dioxide) (wheat) • Chicken broth concentrate (sugars (maltodextrin, sugar), chicken stock, chicken fat, chicken flavor (chicken broth, salt, flavoring, water, glutamic acid, chicken fat, chicken powder, xanthan gum, organic sunflower oil), salt, yeast extract, xanthan gum, natural flavor).
Ingredients
310 g
Chicken Breast Tenders
170 g
Orzo
(Contains: Wheat)
½ cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
113 mL
Cream
(Contains: Milk)
4 tbsp
BBQ Sauce
(Contains: Mustard May be present: Wheat, Crustaceans, Soy, Tree nuts, Egg, Sulphites, Milk, Sesame, Fish, Gluten, Mustard)
1 tbsp
Cream Sauce Spice Blend
(Contains: Wheat May be present: Peanuts, Triticale, Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Milk, Sulphites, Mustard)
1 unit(s)
Chicken Broth Concentrate
56 g
Green Peas
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Add orzo and peas to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
- Drain and reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) of pasta water. Return orzo and peas to the same pot, off heat.
- Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chicken breast tenders. Sear until golden-brown and cooked through, 3-4 min per side.**
- Remove pan from heat. Add BBQ sauce. Toss to coat.
- Meanwhile, heat a small pot over medium-high heat.
- When hot add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter. Swirl pot to melt.
- Add Cream Sauce Spice Blend. Cook, whisking often, until combined, 1 min.
- Add cream, broth concentrate and pasta water. Cook, whisking until combined, 1 min.
- Add cheese and whisk until cheese melts and sauce thickens, 1-2 min.
- Add cheese sauce to the pot with orzo. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
- Divide cheesy orzo between bowls.
- Top with the BBQ-sauced chicken tenders.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The cheesy orzo was a hit, though some found the BBQ chicken pairing unexpected. Adding extra BBQ sauce to the pasta boosted flavor for some.
- Ease of prep: While quick to make, balancing the timing of the cream sauce and chicken required some skill for best results.
- Suggestions: Consider serving with plain grilled chicken, onions, and peppers instead. Try swapping peas for broccoli to vary the vegetables.
- Leftovers: The orzo sauce can be quite liquid; reduce for a thicker consistency.
- Pairings: Experiment with spicy or sweet chili sauce instead of BBQ for a different flavor profile.
