There is just something about chicken parmesan that is comforting. Don't get me wrong, I love some fried chicken with sauce and cheese, served with a side of pasta, but we all know it is super heavy, and not friendly to the waist line. My plan was to slice the chicken in half, to make it thinner and cook faster (plus it's now a smaller portion), grill it, throw some sauce and cheese on it, put in under the broiler, and make some orzo on the side. Which is still an option for you cooks out there. Then my Husband had a wonderful idea! He asked if he could just grill his chicken breast whole, then slice it to make a "bowl." Yeah! It's all the same ingredients, yet different!
Most of the "bowls" I have ordered in restaurants come with either rice or noodles, so orzo is great since it is a rice shaped noodle. My daughter loves rice and pasta, so she is all about eating some orzo! I added some diced grilled chicken, some Very Veggie Tomato Sauce (see post below), mozzarella, and parmesan, and voila! A delicious, healthier version of chicken parmesan, in an easy to eat bowl! Not to mention this dish is super fast to put together! I hope you enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 large chicken breasts
olive oil
salt and pepper
1 cup orzo (we used whole wheat orzo, but regular is awesome too!)
spaghetti sauce (I use my Very Veggie Tomato Sauce)
shredded mozzarella
freshly grated parmesan cheese
Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper on both sides. Grill for about 10 minutes on each side on medium heat, and let sit 5 minutes before cutting so the juices redistribute. Cook orzo according to package directions (usually takes 8 - 10 minutes). Heat spaghetti sauce in a sauce pan till hot through. Dice chicken into bite size pieces. Drain orzo when cooked and add to the bottom of a serving bowl. Top with diced chicken, some sauce, mozzarella, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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