Oregano Chicken & Orzo
 
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Dinner and a movie couldn't get easier with Blue Apron's Meal Plan Delivery! Inspired by Disney Pixar's Luca, these dinners can't be beat!
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 10 oz. Chopped Chicken Breast
  • Olive Oil, as needed
  • 3 oz. Baby Spinach
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1½ oz. Feta Cheese
  • 1 tsp. Whole Dried Oregano
  • 4 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 oz. Sliced Roasted Red Peppers
  • 1 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
  1. PREPARE THE INGREDIENTS: Fill a medium pot ¾ of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling high. Wash the Fresh produce, halve the tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Season with salt. Chop the garlic and roughly chop the peppers.
  2. COOK THE PASTA: Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain throughly. Return the pasta to the pot and immediately add the spinach. Stir to combine and cover to keep warm.
  3. COOK THE CHICKEN & MAKE THE SAUCE: Season chicken with salt, pepper and the dried oregano. Drizzle olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken for 4 minutes, or until browned. Add seasoned tomatoes, chopped garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 - 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste, and continue to cook for another minute. Lastly, add ¼ cup water, stir, and cook until the sauce has slightly thickened. About 1 - 2 minutes.
  4. FINISH THE PASTA & SERVE: To the pot of cooked pasta and spinach, add the chopped peppers, vinegar and 2 tbsp. olive oil. Stir to combine. Serve the finished pasta topped with cooked chicken and sauce. Garnish with feta cheese and enjoy!
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/meal-plan-delivery-with-blue-apron-and-disney-pixar/