Minimal washing up required for this all-in-one Italian inspired orzo bake. Quick and easy to assemble, let the oven do all the work for this hearty and comforting midweek winner.
of your reference intake. Typical energy values per 100g: 473kj/113kcal
600g Asda Tender Chicken Breast Fillets, halved and seasoned
1 tbsp olive oil
400g tin Asda Butter Beans in Water, drained
400g tin Asda Chopped Tomatoes
2 tsp Italian Inspired Seasoning
200g Asda Orzo Pasta
50g Asda pitted black olives (from a jar), rinsed
Optional – Just Essentials by Asda Hard Cheese, finely grated
Method
Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and tip the vegetables and garlic cloves into a roasting tin. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan with the oil over a high heat, then add the chicken breast chunks. Fry to lightly brown and sear the outside. Boil the kettle.
Stir the beans, chopped tomatoes, Italian seasoning and orzo into the roasted vegetables, along with 350ml boiling water and some seasoning. Add the chicken breast chunks, scatter over the olives, then cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 mins.
Remove the foil and bake for 5 minutes more until the orzo is cooked – the chicken should also be cooked through. Leave the dish to stand, loosely covered for 5 minutes.
Use a wooden spoon to give the whole dish a good mix so that everything is equally saucy. Serve, topped with a little grated cheese, if you like.
