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Chef's Special: Creamy Chicken Fransesca with Orzo and Roasted Vegetables

This recipe is a real treat for your taste buds! The chicken is slowly cooked in a creamy sauce with a hint of lemon, served with orzo and a delicious mix of roasted vegetables. The freshness of the lemon brings a nice balance with the creamy sauce and creates a true flavor explosion. Delicious comfort food, but with a healthy twist! No stress, this recipe is easier to make than you think!

Preparation Time
45 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 200 g orzo
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 lemon
  • 200 ml crème fraîche
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  •  Salt and pepper
Nutritional Facts
kcal 720
protein 45g
fat 30g
carbs 65g

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
  2. 2 Cut the zucchinis and bell peppers into cubes and spread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to the instructions on the package.
  4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and brown the chicken breasts. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. 5 In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the crème fraîche and the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6 Return the chicken breasts to the pan, cover, and let simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Serve the chicken with the orzo and roasted vegetables. Drizzle some extra lemon juice over the chicken if you like. Enjoy your meal!