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Chicken & pea orzo
Small pasta, pantry chicken, and peas in a lemony one-pot dinner.
~$2.78 per serving
What goes in
- Orzo, dry¾ cup~$0.90
- Canned cooked chicken, drained1 can (12.5 oz)~$3.00
- Frozen peas1 cup~$0.75
- Onion½ medium~$0.35
- Lemon½~$0.30
- Olive oil2 tsp~$0.15
- Garlic powder and salt½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt~$0.10
Whole recipe estimate$5.55
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Let’s make it
- 1
Dice onion. Heat oil in a saucepan and cook onion for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add orzo, garlic powder, salt, and 1½ cups of water. Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring often and adding water if it becomes dry.
- 3
Stir in peas and drained cooked chicken. Cook for 4–6 minutes more until orzo is tender and everything is steaming hot. Finish with lemon juice.
Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.