Chicken Puttanesca with Orzo

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

This richly layered Italian-inspired pasta dish is a famously fast and easy meal to put together on a weeknight.

Directions

  1. Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain and transfer to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, the brine, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss with chicken.

  3. In a large nonstick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate. Add tomatoes and their liquid, olives, and capers to skillet; boil until thickened, 4 minutes. Stir in any juices from chicken and season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with orzo and sauce.

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    Credit: Romulo Yanes

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