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Chateau Chicken with Almond Butter Sauce & Orzo

Buttery, toasted almond sauce drizzled over the top of golden chicken breasts and served with orzo.

Prep Time

20-25 Minutes

Servings

2-6 People

Calories

520 Calories

Meal Attribute

High Protein

Large Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.

  • In a med. saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in large saute pan, over med. low heat, toast almonds approx. 3 min., remove from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil and increase heat to med. high.
  • To flour bag, add 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt. Pat chicken dry, place in seasoned flour bag and toss to coat.
  • Brown chicken breasts 5-6 min. per side (internal temp. 165°F).
  • Remove chicken from pan, cover to keep warm.
  • Add wine to pan and stir, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of pan. Simmer until wine thickens slightly, approx. 2 min.
  • Remove pan from heat. Add butter and green onions, stirring until butter melts and sauce thickens. 9.Serve chicken over orzo, drizzled with sauce and topped with almonds.

Medium Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.

  • In a med. saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in large saute pan, over med. low heat, toast almonds approx. 3 min., remove from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil and increase heat to med. high.
  • To flour bag, add 1/4 tsp. of kosher salt. Pat chicken dry, place in seasoned flour bag and toss to coat.
  • Brown chicken breasts 5-6 min. per side (internal temp. 165°F).
  • Remove chicken from pan, cover to keep warm.
  • Add wine to pan and stir, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of pan. Simmer until wine thickens slightly, approx. 2 min.
  • Remove pan from heat. Add butter and green onions, stirring until butter melts and sauce thickens.
  • Serve chicken over orzo, drizzled with sauce and topped with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

1 breast & 2/3 cup orzo (314g)

Amount per serving

Calories

520

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21g

27%

Saturated Fat 9g

45%

Trans Fat <1g

Sodium 690mg

30%

Cholesterol 130mg

43%

Total Carbohydrates 34g

12%

Dietary Fiber 2g

9%

Total Sugars 2g

Includes 0g Added Sugars

Protein 45g

Vitamin D 0mcg

0%

Calcium 37mg

2%

Iron 3mg

20%

Potassium 1211mg

25%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Contains: Almonds, Milk, Wheat

May Contain: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.

Ingredients:

  • Chicken Breast
  • Orzo Pasta
  • Cooking Wine
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Green Onions
  • Black Pepper
  • Sliced Almonds

Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is provided per serving unless otherwise stated and is based on standard formulations. For example, if one large dinner is divided into 6 equal portions, the nutritional values reflect one portion.

Variations in ingredients, preparation methods, or substitutions may increase or decrease the stated nutritional values.