Lemony Orzo with Chicken and Arugula
Lemony Orzo with Chicken and Arugula By :Milk Street Orzo means “barley” in Italian, but it also is the name of the pasta that resembles grains of rice. In this dish, we’ve paired orzo with chicken and greens, turning it into a light but complete one-pot meal. Feel free to substitute an equal amount of […].
Ingredients
- 3 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1medium yellow onion
- Salt and Pepper
- 6medium garlic cloves
- 0.5 cupDry White Wine
- 12 ozChicken, thighs skinless boneless
- 1 cupOrzo Pasta
- 1.75 cupLow Sodium Chicken Broth
- 0.5 cupMint, chopped fresh
- 3 cupbaby arugula, lightly packed
- 1 tbspLemon Zest, grated
- Feta Cheese, crumbled
Instructions
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<strong>START:</strong> On a 6-quart Instant Pot, select <strong>More/High Sauté</strong>. Add the oil, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until almost fully evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken, orzo and broth; stir to combine, then distribute in an even layer.
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<strong>Fast:</strong> Press <strong>Cancel</strong>, lock the lid in place and move the pressure valve to <strong>Sealing</strong>. Select <strong>Pressure Cook or Manual</strong>; make sure the pressure level is set to <strong>High</strong>. Set the cooking time for <strong>6 minutes</strong>. When pressure cooking is complete, quick-release the steam by moving the pressure valve to <strong>Venting</strong>. Press <strong>Cancel</strong>, then carefully open the pot.
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<strong>FINISH:</strong> Stir the mixture to combine, then re-cover without locking the lid in place and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the mint, arugula and lemon zest and juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with feta.