30-Minute Sundried Tomato, Chicken & Chorizo Orzo Recipe

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor, while pecorino is often cheaper.

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the chicken thighs; cook until browned on the outside, about a few minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Reduce the heat to medium and add chorizo to the pan; fry until it starts releasing its oils.

Add chopped garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.

Pour in red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any sticky bits.

Add cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for about a minute to break them down.

Return the browned chicken to the pan along with chicken stock.

Add thyme, oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for background heat.

Stir in sundried tomatoes and uncooked orzo.

Cover the pan and simmer for 15 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is soft and most liquid is absorbed.

Add fresh basil leaves at the end and mix through before serving.

Plate the dish and garnish with additional basil or parsley.

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